Best Mark McAvoy Podcasts (2024)

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Juggling Intense Training With Family & Work Obligations - Ted King 49:21

10m ago49:21

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Today, we have a truly special guest, someone who has significantly shaped the world of gravel cycling – Ted King. Ted is not only a former professional World Tour road cyclist, but he has also become one of the top gravel racers in the world. He is a pioneer in the gravel cycling discipline, defining and expanding this niche sport. His journey has…

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The 4 Unmissable Stages Of This Years Tour de France! Rider Support With Sarah 27:51

13m ago27:51

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This Weeks Rider Support focuses on all your Tour de France Questions! Who is going to win, what are the unmissable stages and loads more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pillar Performance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're ready to elevate your performance and sleep quality, why not give PILL…

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Green Innovations: A Deep Dive Into Plant Science With Kim Shearer Of The Morton Arboretum 27:31

2h ago27:31

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In this conversation, we explore the world of plant science with Kim Shearer, MS, the Director of Collections and Curator at The Morton Arboretum. With the central goal of creating a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world, Kim and her team are making strides in plant breeding and genetics by cultivating plants with broad adaptability, disease…

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What Is Heat Training & Should You Be Doing It With Andy McGraw 57:24

2d ago57:24

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Todays we dive into the fascinating world of heat training with Andy McGraw. Andy, the Vice President of CORE brings his expert insights into the benefits and science behind heat training. We'll explore how this innovative training method can lead to significant performance gains, even for amateur cyclists. Andy will break down how the CORE sensor …

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Triathlon Coach and Australian Ironman Champion - Gerard Donnelly 43:06

4d ago43:06

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On today's podcast Anthony chats with Gerard Donnelly. Gerrard is the host of another amazing podcast - The Get Fast Podcast. Which is A Triathlon and Cycling podcast dedicated to help improve you as an athlete. Gerrard is an expert Triathlon coach and Australian Ironman Champion and gives us his fantastic insights to make you a better cyclist. ⁠⁠⁠…

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Exploring How Nitrogen Fertilization Affects Soil Health With Soil Scientist Richard Mulvaney 54:47

7d ago54:47

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Nitrogen fertilizers are widely used in crop production around the world, but how does soil react to this treatment? Expert soil scientist Richard L. Mulvaney joins the podcast today to discuss his research looking into this question, and others like it… As a Professor of Soil Fertility at the University of Illinois, Richard is deeply involved in I…

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Can Mark Cavendish Break The Tour de France Record? - Rider Support With Sarah 26:50

7d ago26:50

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On this weeks Rider Support listeners write in with their questions on how to get into a more aero position on the bike, the proper way to execute zone 2 rides and does Anthony think that Mark Cavendish will break the Tour de France stage record? Loads more questions plus a few laughs on Rider Support! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠P…

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Tour de France Trailblazer With Louise Vardeman 29:21

9d ago29:21

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Todays guest is Louise Vardeman, Louise is one of the remarkable Team Internation Elles riders and a Great Britain athlete. Team Internation Elles is a group of women cyclists that rode the full Tour de France route back in 2019 to campaign for a women's race. Louises' passion is getting more people on bikes, especially women & she is at the forefr…

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NEW Super Gamer Podcast 200 – Helicopter Cat Mom with Neha Patel

10d ago

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Wow! Episode 200! Thank you all for listening and thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to chat with me. Let’s go for 200 more! This week we’ve got Neha Patel, a composer and sound designer. Neha did the sound design for the wildly popular Venba. We talk about recording different cooking sounds and […]…

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Emerging From The Dark Days Of Cycling With Dr Allen Lim 47:42

11d ago47:42

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In todays episode Anthony sits down with Dr Allen Lim. Dr Allen has been one of the key actors in helping cycling emerge from the dark "Armstrong" days. In his role as the team physiologist for Team Garmin he didn't even entertain that doping should be a solution, this sparked innovation because he had to make up that performance deficit by innovat…

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Boosting Yields: Innovations In Vegetable Production With Dr. Ted McAvoy 25:35

14d ago25:35

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How do plant specialists help enhance vegetable production? Are there alternative irrigation systems that can increase the yield of certain crops? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ted McAvoy, an expert in crop production, to unpack this fascinating subject… Dr. McAvoy is an Assistant Professor of Horticulture at the University of Georgia. Here…

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Dr. Kevin Stone on How to Prevent Injuries as You Age 40:26

14d ago40:26

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Today, we’re joined by Dr. Kevin Stone, a leading orthopedic surgeon and innovator in sports medicine. We’ll discuss common injuries as we age and how to prevent them, the best training balance, and the role of supplements. Dr. Stone will share his holistic approach, including mindfulness and stress management, and offer advice for breaking free fr…

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Colin O Brady On How He Is Preparing For His Race Across America Record Attempt 48:39

16d ago48:39

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Colin O'Brady returns to the podcast after his hit appearance a few months ago. Colin is an adventurer with so many world records in so many disciplines including rowing across Drake Passage but this time he's turning his attention to cycling and taking on The Race Across America in an attempt to beat the world record. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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NEW Super Gamer Podcast 199 – Granny Fungus with Edward Spence

18d ago

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Our guest this week is a Game Master extraordinaire, and is currently GMing for a charity actual play about Middle Earth AFTER The Lord of the Rings. The Fourth Age is being played in support of Wounded Warrior Project and has an all-star cast of: Edward Spence (our guest!), Sam Seum, Bec Godsey, Lexi McQueen, […]…

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Using Cold As A Tool: A Holistic Approach To Fat Loss & Increased Fitness Performance 30:07

19d ago30:07

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Can cold exposure really zap unwanted fat and increase exercise performance? Timmy Håman, the founder of Prime Science, thinks so – and he joins us to explain why… Timmy is a Swedish engineer based in London who has a passion for health and wellness. Through his own fitness journey, he discovered the advantages of cold therapies. He has achieved si…

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The Spirit Of Gravel Is DEAD - Rider Support 31:10

21d ago31:10

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After Lachlan Mortons win at the biggest gravel race of the yesr, Unbound, a listener wants to know some of the skills he can learn from the champion. Sarah and Anthony chat about how the gravel scene has changed so much in the last few years and discuss if the "Spirit" of gravel is well and truly dead. Other listeners have questions around mindset…

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From Team GB to Team Jumbo: Richard Young on Winning Processes 50:47

23d ago50:47

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Today, we chat with Richard Young whose PhD is in medical science. Richard is a specialist in high-performance systems. Today we delve into creating and standardizing processes to achieve consistent top results. In sports, medals and trophies are the outcomes, but what defines a high-performance system? How can these results be consistently reprodu…

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NEW Super Gamer Podcast 198 – A Hundred Hand Sanitizers with Sophie Galley

25d ago

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Retail manager by day and game dev by night Sophie Galley is on the pod, talking about Twine, GDC, the IGDA Foundation’s Virtual Exchange Program, building a game with low-vision players in mind, production philosophy, and more! Download link – NEW Super Gamer Podcast 198 – A Hundred Hand Sanitizers with Sophie Galley…

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Inside Leigh Timmis' World Record Ride Across Europe 50:37

25d ago50:37

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Today, we're joined by one of the world's top ultra-endurance cyclists, Leigh Timmis. Leigh has cycled 70,000 kilometres around the globe over seven years but has recently shifted his focus to breaking records. He set the Guinness World Record for the fastest cycle across Europe, completing it in just 16 days, beating the previous record by eight d…

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Biodegradable Breakthroughs: How Fungus & Bacteria Are Revolutionizing Plastic Waste Management 41:37

29d ago41:37

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Ramani Narayan joins the podcast today to discuss a fascinating subject: How fungus and bacteria can consume and alter plastic waste. Ramani is a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University. As an internationally acclaimed thought leader and expert in bioplastics, h…

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"Defeat Is Not An Option" With Neuroscientist Dr.Scott Frey 38:24

28d ago38:24

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On todays podcast we explore the intersection of neuroscience and sports performance with Dr Scott Frey who is an internationally renowned cognitive neuroscientist and endurance athlete. How do those split second victories like Michael Phelps or Mark Cavendish happen. What part of the brain is activated to achieve these moments of glory and ability…

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Matt Beers: From Cape Epic Wins to Unbound Preparations 42:35

1M ago42:35

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Matt Beers is one of the best gravel cyclists in the world & has won Cape Epic three times. He then turned his attention to other goals, among them, the Lifetime Grand Prix Series. Matt joins us today from training camp where he is training with Keegan Swenson and preparing for the biggest gravel race of them all - Unbound. Matt talks about what th…

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Multi Grand Tour Stage & Classics Winner - Dan Martin 51:24

1M ago51:24

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Dan Martin is one of the top world class pro cyclists of the last decade. Winner of stages in the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España and many one day classics races such as Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Dan also opens up about the low points and that famous crash that happened just meters from claiming his 2nd Liège-Bastogne-Liège win. ⁠…

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I Tried Zone 2 Training For 3 Months & Guess What Happened - Rider Support 34:18

1M ago34:18

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What happens when you completely change your training and fitness ethos. Well Anthony did just that a few months ago and a listener wants to know if there has been many benefits. Other listeners write in to pick Sarah and Anthony's brains about what supplements you need to be taking, strava cheaters and how does Sarah deal with on-line hate. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Aquaponics: Could This Be The Future Of Sustainable Food Production? 37:20

1M ago37:20

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In this episode, we sit down with Nancy Gift, an Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Chair of the Sustainability and Environmental Studies Department at Berea College. She joins us to discuss an intriguing facet of environmental studies: aquaponics. Aquaponics is a combination of plant and fish production that uses both aquaculture and…

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No Excuses: Jack Kavanagh’s Guide to Resilience 49:22

1M ago49:22

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Today, we’re joined by Jack Kavanagh, whose journey of overcoming a life-changing injury is both touching and truly inspirational. After speaking with Jack, I found myself repeatedly questioning, “what’s my excuse?” Jack has triumphed over incredible odds to become a renowned public speaker. His strategies for rebuilding his life offer valuable ins…

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Kit, Wheels, Tyres, Chains & More With Time Trialling Expert Matt Bottrill 44:15

1M ago44:15

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In today’s episode we chat with one of the UK's top time trial cyclists, Matt Bottrill. Matt has secured numerous national championships and has greatly influenced the sport as a coach, helping both elite athletes and dedicated amateurs achieve new levels in cycling. Today, we unravel the intricacies of time trialling, discussing the best kit, whee…

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Are Cyclists Risking Their Lives For Our Entertainment? Rider Support 20:56

1M ago20:56

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Have pro bike race organisers gone too far with dangerous routes? How do you naturally boost low testosterone Do the nasal strips we see the pros wear actually work and the new Shimano 13 speed!? These and loads more on Rider Support. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pillar Performance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If …

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Survival Preparedness For Beginners: Practical Advice For Unprecedented Times 38:00

1M ago38:00

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Are you looking for ways to be prepared for the future but don’t know where to start? Charles from Survival Preparedness For Beginners is here to help! Using his platform, Charles has focused his efforts on providing guidance for those who want to survive in any situation. How does this concern you? Well, our society is becoming more unstable by th…

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Training Tips from a Mountain Biking Maestro With Ned Overend 40:05

1M ago40:05

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In today’s episode where we are honoured to chat with a true cycling icon, Ned Overend. Celebrated as a trailblazer in mountain biking, Ned's illustrious career boasts multiple national and world titles. He continues to fuel the global passion for cycling with his enduring enthusiasm for the sport. Today, we will explore Ned’s personal journey, his…

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Living Longer and Healthier with Dr. Howard Luks 52:30

2M ago52:30

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Today, we're excited to welcome Dr. Howard Luks. Regular listeners know I've long sought answers about longevity and health. Dr. Luks stands out as one of the most insightful voices I've encountered. A renowned orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine expert, he's also a pioneer in using digital platforms and social media to simplify complex medical…

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The Question On Everyone Lips - Doping In The Pro Peloton This Year 33:03

2M ago33:03

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On todays episode of rider support a listener questions whether Tadej Pogacar is doping given his performances are so superior to all the other riders in the peleton. More listeners write in with questions around Time Trial Helmets, heart rate training and how to become more in-tune with riding your bike. These question plus much more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Mark Valencia: Creating A Comprehensive Guide To Self-Sufficient Living 29:29

2M ago29:29

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What does it mean to be truly self-sufficient? As technology advances and the world continues to evolve, our society is losing sight of what it takes to be in touch with our planet. There are, however, still individuals out there who are working with nature rather than against it… In this episode, we chat with gardening expert Mark Valencia. Mark h…

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Champion and Advocate: Alison Tetrick’s Dedication to Cycling Equality 37:27

2M ago37:27

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Today Anthony has Alison Tetrick back on the show, and he isn't afraid to admit that she is one of his favourite guests to talk to. She is the Host of Wedu podcast, former pro, winner of unbound and one of the strongest advocates for female cycling that we have, promoting greater participation and equality in the sport. She's a prominent figure in …

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Elite Cycling Strategies WITH Bora Hansgrove’s John Wakefield 55:22

2M ago55:22

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Today's guest is John Wakefield, a top-tier cycling coach globally known for his pivotal role at Science to Sport, where he honed athletes like Matt Beers and Ashleigh Moolman Pasio into world-class competitors. He has since joined the performance coaching team at Bora Hansgrove, directly enhancing the prowess of cyclists such as Roglic and Jay Hin…

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Strava Segments SUCK! - Rider Support With Sarah 30:21

2M ago30:21

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Are Strava segments really that important? Anthony and Sarah get a question from a listener who's Strava segment was taken by a club mate... but not in a classy way. Anthony gives an un-biased opinion on the best tire out there for road riding and gravel riding, are built in visors on helmets cool, how to descend safely and loads more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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How Erosion Is Threatening The Health Of Our Soil – And Why It Matters 49:37

2M ago49:37

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Joining us today is Dr. Richard M. Cruse, a professor in the Agronomy Department at Iowa State University and Director of the Iowa Water Center. Dr. Cruse is an expert in water quality and soil erosion, which impacts more than you may think… Dr. Cruse grew up on a farm in Iowa, which led him to develop a profound love for natural resources. Present…

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How Everyday Toxins Affect Our Health With Ken Cook 54:08

2M ago54:08

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Today we're joined by the remarkable Ken Cook for a discussion on the widespread environmental toxins that pervade our daily environment—from the food we consume to the air we breathe—and their effects on our health. Ken will explain the methods used to detect and measure these toxins, the enduring impacts of low-level exposure, and the steps we ca…

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NEW Super Gamer Podcast 197 – Professionally Unprofessional with Katy Scary

2M ago

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WWAAAAAHHHHHHH! That’s my metal scream. This week’s guest is Katy Scary: singer, guitarist, lo-fi vgm producer, and speed runner. We talk about Katy’s D&D-inspired power metal group, Owlbear, as well as favourite RPGs, doing karaoke with total strangers, cigarette sunglasses, F-Zero, Metroid Fusion, and more! Download link – NEW Super Gamer Podcast…

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Training for Amateur Cyclists with Bora Hansgrove’s Dan Lorang 50:33

2M ago50:33

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Today, I'm speaking with Dan Lorang, one of the worlds top coaches. His former clients include triathlon legends such as Jan Frodeno and Lucy Charles Barkley. Currently, he's the head of performance at the World Tour team Bora Hansgrove, working closely with athletes like Primoz Roglic and Pavel Sivakov. In this discussion, I aim to draw on Dan’s e…

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5 things Pro Cyclists Do That Amateurs Don't - Rider Support 30:57

2M ago30:57

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In todays episode of Riders Support Anthony and Sarah talk about the Decathlon road bike and how it is upending the bike industry. How can you treat a saddle sore, when you should ditch indoor training and 5 things pro’s do that amateurs don’t. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pillar Performance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're ready to…

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Rooted Living: A Homesteader's Journey With Kelsey Nightingale 22:06

2M ago22:06

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In this episode, Kelsey Nightingale returns to the podcast to discuss her unique approach to homesteading and organic farming. As a licensed veterinary technician, Kelsey recently relocated with her family to a small homestead in Scottsburg, OR, where they focus on sustainability and living off the land. Kelsey became interested in homesteading in …

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Cycling's Role in Veteran Rehabilitation With James Herrera 32:10

2M ago32:10

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With us today is James Herrera, a US army veteran, whose transition from military life to promoting veteran welfare through cycling is truly inspiring. We will delve into the vital skills developed during his service, the significant psychological impact of military responsibilities, and how cycling has emerged as a healing activity for veterans. ⁠…

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NEW Super Gamer Podcast 196 – Pronouncing Gameonysus with Janet Garcia

2M ago

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Our guest this week is a video game critic, journalist, streamer, and podcaster. It’s Janet Garcia! We talk about her solo website, Pen to Pixels, as well as FIFA tournaments with her brother, how to stand out in a saturated market, and what GDC is like. Download link – NEW Super Gamer Podcast 196 – […]…

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God Is Dead -The Frank Vandenbroucke Story With Andy McGrath 41:55

2M ago41:55

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Frank Vandenbroucke, who was nicknamed "God", is the focus of today’s discussion with Andy McGrath, who penned "God is Dead" exploring Vandenbroucke's life. We delve into Frank’s extraordinary capabilities, the immense pressures of his fame and his life outside the racing circuit. From his celebrated win at Liège to the significant challenges he en…

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Motor Doping (Is It Really That Prevalent?) - Rider Support 27:13

2M ago27:13

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What are the wind speeds that are just too dangerous to go and ride your bike in, how are the cobble stone sections in the pro races graded, what are does Anthony recommend for a bike in the $5 - $7k range and do we really believe that motor doping is really happening? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pillar Performance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Use These Preparation Strategies To Cultivate A Self-Sufficient Lifestyle 41:50

2M ago41:50

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In this episode, Stacy Zivicki from Sustainable Stewards takes the time to chat with us about preparation tactics, sustainable agriculture, and homesteading. Stacy’s mission with Sustainable Stewards is to show her viewers how to achieve authentic self-sufficiency – free from reliance on civilization. On her channel, Stacy covers everything from pe…

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Total Fitness : Speed, Strength, and Sustainability With Iñaki de la Parra 51:06

2M ago51:06

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In todays podcast Anthony chats with Iñaki de la Parra, Ultraman World Champ, about "true" fitness. This embodies much more than mere specialisation; it's about cultivating a well-rounded set of physical attributes. This holistic approach encompasses strength, balance, mobility, endurance, and speed, ensuring that an athlete can perform across a va…

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Balancing Weight Loss with Maintaining Muscle and Power - Uriell Carson 57:32

2M ago57:32

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Todays guest is Nutritionist Uri Carlson and during this chat we aim to answer one fundamental question, how cyclists can lose weight without sacrificing muscle and power. We'll explore the essentials of weight loss, nutrition strategies, and the timing of nutrient intake. Expect insights on protein's role, hydration, and managing calorie deficits …

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Mistakes Everyone Makes With their Training After 40 - Rider Support 26:24

3M ago26:24

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In todays episode Sarah and Anthony answer this weeks listener questions. A question that comes in over and over is about how to get and stay fit after 40 so today that question is tackeled! Also covered is how to recover from a high volume training block and finally an environmentally safe chain lube! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pillar Performance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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