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…

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…

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…

Dan Martin is one of the top world class pro cyclists of the last decade. WInner of stages in the Tour de Frane, Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta Espana and many one say 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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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…

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…

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 you're ready …

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…

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…

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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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 …

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…

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! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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…

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…

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…

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. ⁠…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

Today we chat with cycling coach Kolie Moore from Empirical cycling. If you’re a detail orientated you’ll enjoy the deep dive into zone 2 training, metabolic flexibility and principles for constructing your own micro & macro training plan. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pillar Performance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're ready to elevate your per…

Todays guest is Jack Burke and this episode really becomes a very very unique conversation, a conversation about how to become a pro cyclist. It’s a roadmap. A step by step guide on what it takes to excel in cycling and arrive at the highest level of our beautiful sport. It's a strategic plan for achievement, one I would have valued greatly when I …