The 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Pro Career - Mads Würtz Schmidt
Danish all‑rounder Mads Würtz Schmidt joins Anthony to share his journey—from WorldTour road racing to gravel domination. A former junior world champion and national road race winner, Mads made the bold transition to gravel in 2025 with PAS Racing, clinching the prestigious Traka 200 title and placing an impressive 4th at Unbound Gravel 200 In this episode, he opens up about what he wishes he’d known when starting out—lessons from his elite career, mindset shifts, and the winning strategies that now define his gravel success. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or new to adventure cycling, Mads’ insights offer real-world wisdom and inspiration.NOMIO is clinically proven to:Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And deliver a noticeable boost from the very first dose. Go to www.drinknomio.com and check out this game changing supplement. 4iiiiReady to elevate your cycling game? Trust the 4iiii PRECISION 3+ Powermeter—precision, performance, and peace of mind, all in one.Learn more by visiting http://www.4iiii.comREAPCustom Carbon Composition Bikes made in the UK. REAP's gravel bike is set to redefine gravel riding with 50mm+ tyre clearance https://reapbikes.com/
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Training, Racing & Winning With Cav, Wiggins & Thomas - Ed Clancy
Today Anthony chats with Ed Clancy. Ed Clancy’s career intertwined with some of Britain’s biggest cycling names. Coming up through the British Cycling Academy, he trained and raced alongside Mark Cavendish, Bradley Wiggins, and Geraint Thomas. He and Cavendish were part of the same early-2000s development squads, sharing track time and road racing experience before their careers diverged — Clancy becoming a team pursuit legend and Cavendish dominating sprints on the road. With Wiggins and Thomas, Clancy formed part of the powerhouse Team GB track squad that rewrote the record books, winning multiple Olympic titles together.NOMIO is clinically proven to:Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And deliver a noticeable boost from the very first dose. Go to www.drinknomio.com and check out this game changing supplement. 4iiiiReady to elevate your cycling game? Trust the 4iiii PRECISION 3+ Powermeter—precision, performance, and peace of mind, all in one.Learn more by visiting http://www.4iiii.comREAPCustom Carbon Composition Bikes made in the UK. REAP's gravel bike is set to redefine gravel riding with 50mm+ tyre clearance https://reapbikes.com/
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Alex Wild Reveals His Leadville 2025 Bike Set Up
Anthony is joined by Alex Wild who gives us the run through of his Leadville 2025 bike set up! Alex has made some bold decisions for this iconic mountain bike race. Leadville covers roughly 104 miles of rugged, high-altitude terrain in the Colorado Rockies and the elite men’s race features over 11,000 feet of climbing.Alex goes into the details of why he believe this is the perfect set up to compete this year and get over Leadvilles crazy climbs - St. Kevins, Sugarloaf Pass, the notorious Powerline descent, and stretches around Turquoise Lake. With extreme altitude, tough gradients, and long efforts, the course is a massive test of endurance and strategy.NOMIO is clinically proven to:Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And deliver a noticeable boost from the very first dose. Go to www.drinknomio.com and check out this game changing supplement. 4iiiiReady to elevate your cycling game? Trust the 4iiii PRECISION 3+ Powermeter—precision, performance, and peace of mind, all in one.Learn more by visiting http://www.4iiii.comREAPCustom Carbon Composition Bikes made in the UK. REAP's gravel bike is set to redefine gravel riding with 50mm+ tyre clearance https://reapbikes.com/
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Rebecca Rusch - The Queen Of Pain & Legendary Bull Athlete
Rebecca Rusch, dubbed the “Queen of Pain,” is a living legend in ultra‑endurance cycling and adventure racing. A seven‑time world champion across disciplines—ranging from 24‑hour MTB to gravel and masters XC—she’s also an Emmy‑winning documentarian, bestselling author, and motivational speaker. . A 2022 inductee into the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame and 2019 Mountain Bike Hall of Fame nominee, Rebecca continues to expand the sport through her Be Good Foundation all while inspiring riders worldwide to explore, endure, and give back.NOMIO is clinically proven to:Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And deliver a noticeable boost from the very first dose. Go to www.drinknomio.com and check out this game changing supplement. 4iiiiReady to elevate your cycling game? Trust the 4iiii PRECISION 3+ Powermeter—precision, performance, and peace of mind, all in one.Learn more by visiting http://www.4iiii.comREAPCustom Carbon Composition Bikes made in the UK. REAP's gravel bike is set to redefine gravel riding with 50mm+ tyre clearance https://reapbikes.com/
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How to Train Smarter with Less Time With Joe Friel
Joe Friel has been coaching endurance athletes since 1980 and is widely credited with bringing periodization into mainstream cycling training. In this conversation, we dig into how his training philosophy has evolved over four decades, what athletes still get wrong about planning their seasons, and how to adapt training for riders over 50. From time-crunched training to the 9-day cycle, Friel shares insights on balancing intensity, measuring load, and making the most of recovery and adaptation. We also touch on data obsession, zone-based training, and whether AI can ever replace a human coach. If you're serious about getting faster—and smarter—on the bike, this episode is packed with practical wisdom from one of the sport’s most respected minds.NOMIO is clinically proven to:Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And deliver a noticeable boost from the very first dose. Go to www.drinknomio.com and check out this game changing supplement. 4iiiiReady to elevate your cycling game? Trust the 4iiii PRECISION 3+ Powermeter—precision, performance, and peace of mind, all in one.Learn more by visiting http://www.4iiii.comREAPCustom Carbon Composition Bikes made in the UK. REAP's gravel bike is set to redefine gravel riding with 50mm+ tyre clearance https://reapbikes.com/
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