Zwift PowerUp Cycling Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In this Kiwi Crew Ride special episode, Greg Henderson takes the listener through what it's like to take part in the group ride which turns into a 10 minute, all out, sprint race. In the newest iteration of the Kiwi Crew Ride, a podcast with a Kiwi guest will automatically play when the ride starts and then as the ride transitions into the sprint, Greg Henderson will stick around to DS riders whilst heart pumping techno music blasts
Cycling legend, Ashton Lambie, shares all of his hints and tips for gravel racing, training and prep. He even takes on some quick fire questions to help you get to know him better
YuChiang Cheng, also known as YC, has a special message for everyone taking part in the AAPI Heritage Month rides on Zwift, and to thank everyone for showing their support. As an Asian American himself, YC takes the opportunity to introduce himself and let you get to know him a little better
If you missed YC's ride, there are more AAPI Heritage Month rides running throughout May.
In this special run of weekly episodes, 18 pro riders will be taking on the Turbo 200 Challenge, where they had 2 minutes to answer as many of the 200 random, quick fire questions we gave them. In this weeks episode, Team BikeExchange-Jayco rider Ruby Roseman-Gannon!
Rahsaan Bahati is planning to take on Garmin Unbound Gravel this year so he assembled a team of friends to help him prepare and share their gravel secrets. Matt Lieto leads the conversation, having done the event in the past, and Shayne Gaffney provides all the training advice as the Performance Training Manager here at Zwift
In this Kiwi Crew Ride special episode, Greg Henderson takes the listener through what it's like to take part in the group ride which turns into a 10 minute, all out, sprint race. In the newest iteration of the Kiwi Crew Ride, a podcast with a Kiwi guest will automatically play when the ride starts and then as the ride transitions into the sprint, Greg Henderson will stick around to DS riders whilst heart pumping techno music blasts. You can join in on the fun every Thursday until April 12th 2022
In this special run of weekly episodes, 18 pro riders will be taking on the Turbo 200 Challenge, where they had 2 minutes to answer as many of the 200 random, quick fire questions we gave them. In this weeks episode, Movistar rider Emma Norsgaard!
In this Kiwi Crew Ride special episode, Greg Henderson takes the listener through what it's like to take part in the group ride which turns into a 10 minute, all out, sprint race. In the newest iteration of the Kiwi Crew Ride, a podcast with a Kiwi guest will automatically play when the ride starts and then as the ride transitions into the sprint, Greg Henderson will stick around to DS riders whilst heart pumping techno music blasts.
In this special run of weekly episodes, 18 pro riders will be taking on the Turbo 200 Challenge, where they had 2 minutes to answer as many of the 200 random, quick fire questions we gave them. In this weeks episode, FDJ rider Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig!
In this Kiwi Crew Ride special episode, Greg Henderson takes the listener through what it's like to take part in the group ride which turns into a 10 minute, all out, sprint race. In the newest iteration of the Kiwi Crew Ride, a podcast with a Kiwi guest will automatically play when the ride starts and then as the ride transitions into the sprint, Greg Henderson will stick around to DS riders whilst heart pumping techno music blasts.
In this special run of weekly episodes, 18 pro riders will be taking on the Turbo 200 Challenge, where they had 2 minutes to answer as many of the 200 random, quick fire questions we gave them. In this weeks episode, FDJ rider Grace Brown!
Matt Rowe and Greg Henderson explain what Zone 2 training is, why it's popular with some of the greatest cycling talents and how you can implement it in your own training (even if you aren't a pro!)
In this special episode of the podcast, we tell the story of Billie Jean King, the tennis legend who shaped the game into what it is today. Followed up with a catch up with Meghan Duggan, ice hockey legend and current President of the Women's Sports Foundation; the non-profit that Billie started in the 1970s to encourage girls and women to take up sports.
Show Notes:
https://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/story/_/id/10419592/billie-jean-king-mother-betty-moffitt-dies
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-jun-18-me-passings18.2-story.htm
https://www.billiejeanking.com/biography/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Moffitt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2yka9lyvMA
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SWumTwie308DHes-HHMSKvI46I3vXxWL/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113662944514955849493&rtpof=true&sd=true
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-legendary-billie-jean-king-on-holding-court/id1506622356?i=1000549637221
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/explorers-contenders-billie-jean-king/id1464524725?i=1000471310905
https://www.billiejeanking.com/battle-of-the-sexes/
https://www.wtatennis.com/news/1679472/my-inspiration-billie-jean-king-by-ilana-kloss
https://www.today.com/news/billie-jean-king-opens-about-secret-2018-wedding-new-memoir-t227944
In our second Women's History Month podcast, Kristin Armstrong is joined by Sharron Yaxley. She's a Zwift legend, known as The Mink, and she was the first woman to ride more than 100,000km on Zwift in 2020. The pair discussed motivation, friendship and fuelling for those long rides.
In the first of three Women's History Month episodes, we have combined two shows from our archives to bring you one jam packed episode full of behind the scenes tales and development advice. Tune in to find out how a pro team is run and what the future of cycling might look like, as well as what Olympic advice Maize Wimbush got from Kristin Armstrong.
Rahsaan Bahati spoke to KRT/QRT founder Curran J about how he found cycling and how his cycling club is creating a valuable space for black cyclists. Packed with pearls of wisdom, he combined his love for cycling and fashion to create a club like no other.
In this bumper episode, Freddy Ovett shares how he has been preparing for redemption at the upcoming UCI Cycling Esports World Championships. Maud Oudeman also talks about how her recent Zwift Academy win has shown she can be a true contender when she hits the start line in a few days
As the Head of Road and Innovation at the UCI and with an illustrious 16 year pro career under his belt, there is no one more qualified than Mick Rogers to speak about the upcoming UCI Cycling Esports World Championships.
Matt Rowe and Kristin Armstrong take a deep dive into what it's going to take to win the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships and who could potentially take the win
Rahsaan Bahati sits down with long time friend Damon Turner, founder of the Los Angeles Bicycle Academy to talk about the work that he is doing to help young people get into the cycling industry. His program intends to provide young people with entrepreneurial skills by teaching them about every aspect of the cycling industry, and the many avenues it can take them down.
Nico Roche will be taking on the 2022 Cycling Esports World Championships, so Matt Rowe and Greg Henderson sat down with him to see how his participation on Dancing With The Stars Ireland is helping his training
Zwift's own Lisa Bourne (Senior Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Impact) sits down with David Lipscomb (DEI and Organizational Development Consultant at USA Cycling and early Zwift adopter) for this special BCS episode. Together they explain DEIB (Disability, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) within cycling and the workplace, as well as looking at how Zwift and USA Cycling are using their platforms to inform change in the cycling industry.
We are re-releasing this special 2 part interview that Rahsaan Bahati did with his dear friend Justin Williams last year to commemorate the BCS. In this interview, Rahsaan speaks to Justin about life as a black athlete in a predominately white sport and his aspirations for the future.
We are re-releasing this special 2 part interview that Rahsaan Bahati did with his dear friend Justin Williams last year to commemorate the BCS. In this interview, Rahsaan speaks to Justin about life when he was a young boy and his struggles to break the bonds of systematic racism.
Tour de France winner Egan Bernal sat down to talk to Matt Rowe about how he trains in Colombia and explains the workout he contributed to the Ineos Grenadiers Virtual Training Camp, available in the Zwift Workout Library.
Phil Southerland, CEO of Supersapiens, explains why everyone should be using glucose monitoring in their training
Matt Rowe, Greg Henderson and Kristin Armstrong take a look at the full week of challenges set out for the Zwift Academy finalists to show you why the teams chose these work outs and what you can take away for yourself
For International Day of Persons With Disabilities we looked back at our archives and picked out one of our favourite podcasts to commemorate the day. Rachael Elliott made an inspiration return to Zwift racing after a stroke left her visually impaired
Originally Aired on April 9th 2021
Rahsaan Bahati sits down with Matt Rowe to discuss his winning team performance at this years Race Across America (RAAM). The race spans 3000miles with 175,000 feet of climbing and crosses 12 states.
Kristin Armstrong is taken behind the scenes of development on the new Liv Langma bike. Sophia Shih and Jen Audia joined Kristin to discuss the marketing and engineering process behind Liv's latest bike, providing an insightful look at a part of the bike creation process that often gets overlooked.
To celebrate what would have been the 143rd birthday of Major Taylor, Rahsaan Bahati and Matt Rowe discussed the life and legacy of the man himself.
If you missed Eric Min's Thanksgiving Day Ride where he interviewed Anna Van Der Breggen, then fear not as the full interview is now available here for you to enjoy on or off the bike!
Liv's Alison Jackson and Brook Hopper (Global Marketing Manager) joined Kristin Armstrong to discuss the upcoming Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, and all the ways that Liv is helping to support the event
Tina Kalkschmid joined Matt Rowe and Rahsaan Bahati to talk about her new role as D&I (Diversity & Inclusion) Consultant for Canyon SRAM and the goals she has set out for the team over the next 3 years
Liv's Ayesha McGowan sits down with Rahsaan Bahati to discuss using Zwift in training and free riding to help you get the most out of how you use the platform, whether you're new or a seasoned pro.
Recent Road World Championships bronze medalist, Kasia Niewiadoma, sat down with Matt Rowe to chat about her career, her training and what her plans are for the off season.
Rahsaan Bahati is joined by several Qhubeka ambassadors to talk about how the bicycle changed their lives.
Rahsaan Bahati is joined by several Qhubeka ambassadors to talk about how the bicycle changed their lives.
Rahsaan Bahati is joined by several Qhubeka ambassadors to talk about how the bicycle changed their lives.
Rahsaan Bahati is joined by several Qhubeka ambassadors to talk about how the bicycle changed their lives.
Rahsaan Bahati is joined by several Qhubeka ambassadors to talk about how the bicycle changed their lives.
Matt Rowe takes a look at the final workout of the Zwift Academy Road program and offers his advice on how to tackle it.
Rahsaan Bahati is joined by several Qhubeka ambassadors to talk about how the bicycle changed their lives.
Rahsaan Bahati is joined by several Qhubeka ambassadors to talk about how the bicycle changed their lives.
Scott McGrory takes over the podcast for a limited run of 3 podcast rides with 3 Australian Olympians, fresh from Tokyo!
Rahsaan Bahati is joined by several Qhubeka ambassadors to talk about how the bicycle changed their lives.
Dave Towle took over the podcast to lead a UCI Road World Championships Special episode. Keep an eye out for extended cuts and more interviews to come with Kasia Niewiadoma, Ashleigh Moolman Pasio and more.
Cory Greenberg talks about his involvement with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, and how he lives and trains as a pro cyclist with Ulcerative Colitis.
Matt Rowe takes a look at the fifth workout of the Zwift Academy Road program and offers his advice on how to tackle it.
Scott McGrory takes over the podcast for a limited run of 3 podcast rides with 3 Australian Olympians, fresh from Tokyo!
Matt Rowe takes a look at the fourth workout of the Zwift Academy Road program and offers his advice on how to tackle it.
Scott McGrory takes over the podcast for a limited run of 3 podcast rides with 3 Australian Olympians, fresh from Tokyo!
As the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics come to a close, Matt, Kristin and Greg share their favourite moments of the Games.
Kristin Armstrong takes a look at the third workout of the Zwift Academy Road program and offers her advice on how to tackle it.
Kristin Armstrong takes a look at the second workout of the Zwift Academy Road program and offers her advice on how to tackle it.
Zwift racer Illi Gardener talked with Matt Rowe about the new Everesting World Record which she set on Welsh soil! Find hints, tips and solid coaching advice for serious climbers in this episode
Kristin Armstrong takes a look at the first workout of the Zwift Academy Road program and offers her advice on how to tackle it.
Never ridden 100km? Want to ride 100km stronger than ever before? Matt Rowe, Greg Henderson and Kristin Armstrong help you prepare to take on the challenge, whether it's for the Rapha Women's 100 or your own personal goal.
As the 2020 Tokyo Olympics come to a close, Matt, Kristin and Rahsaan all share their favourite moments of the Games. Some cycling, some from other sports; these moments show great sportsmanship, broken records and once in a lifetime performances.
With the Tokyo Olympics starting, Kristin Armstrong dives into what training for the prestigious event looks like, what it's like to be in the Olympic Village and what it takes to win!
Matt Rowe and Greg Henderson discuss the 3 main players of this year's Tour de France, whilst also bidding a fond farewell to sprinting legend Andre Greipel who announced his retirement this week.
Shanaze Reade has had one of the most fascinating careers in cycling, from winning Nationals in her first MBX race to becoming a Track World Champ in 6 weeks. To celebrate Pride On, we sat down with Shanaze for an in-depth discussion about her career, her retirement, her anxiety and her recent battle with alcoholism. In this inspirational interview, Shanaze shares her life lessons and displays her fiery determination that made her a British sporting legend and an LGBTQIA+ athletic icon.
As part of the Olympic Virtual Series, we’re welcoming the Queen of BMX, Mariana Pajón, to the podcast. The first ever Colombian to win two Gold Medals in BMX, she also has over 30 championship titles, having won her first world title at the age of nine.
The Olympic Virtual Series is jam-packed with exciting events, and will serve up a full month of action June 1–27. Come join us for Olympian-hosted podcasts and Olympian-inspired workouts with surprise guests, all leading to 24-hour group rides as well as a broadcasted chase-style event with Olympians!
As part of the Olympic Virtual Series, we’re welcoming 4x 500m Time Trial World Champion Anna Meares to the podcast. With six Olympic medals, she’s the most decorated woman track cyclist of all time.
The Olympic Virtual Series is jam-packed with exciting events, and will serve up a full month of action June 1–27. Come join us for Olympian-hosted podcasts and Olympian-inspired workouts with surprise guests, all leading to 24-hour group rides as well as a broadcasted chase-style event with Olympians!
As part of the Olympic Virtual Series, we’re welcoming 14x Paralympic Gold Medalist Dame Sarah Storey to the podcast. With 75 world records across both cycling and swimming, she’s a veritable multisport legend.
The Olympic Virtual Series is jam-packed with exciting events, and will serve up a full month of action June 1–27. Come join us for Olympian-hosted podcasts and Olympian-inspired workouts with surprise guests, all leading to 24-hour group rides as well as a broadcasted chase-style event with Olympians!
As part of the Olympic Virtual Series, we’re welcoming 1984 Olympic Silver Medalist Nelson Vails to the podcast. With his ‘84 medal, he became the first African American to win an Olympic medal in cycling and in 2009, he was inducted into the U.S. Bicycle Hall of Fame.
The Olympic Virtual Series is jam-packed with exciting events, and will serve up a full month of action June 1–27. Come join us for Olympian-hosted podcasts and Olympian-inspired workouts with surprise guests, all leading to 24-hour group rides as well as a broadcasted chase-style event with Olympians!
As part of the Olympic Virtual Series, we’re welcoming the Queen of the Ardennes, Anna van der Breggen, to the podcast. With a number of wins over the course of her career, including a Gold Medal in Rio 2016, three Giro d’Italia Femminile wins, and notably, all three Ardennes Classics in one year, she’s a dominant force on the tarmac.
The Olympic Virtual Series is jam-packed with exciting events, and will serve up a full month of action June 1–27. Come join us for Olympian-hosted podcasts and Olympian-inspired workouts with surprise guests, all leading to 24-hour group rides as well as a broadcasted chase-style event with Olympians!
As part of the Olympic Virtual Series, we’re welcoming 6x Olympic Gold Medalist Sir Chris Hoy to the podcast. The second-most decorated Olympian cyclist of all time, he now races cars in the realm of motorsports.
The Olympic Virtual Series is jam-packed with exciting events, and will serve up a full month of action June 1–27. Come join us for Olympian-hosted podcasts and Olympian-inspired workouts with surprise guests, all leading to 24-hour group rides as well as a broadcasted chase-style event with Olympians!
As part of the Olympic Virtual Series, we’re welcoming 3x Olympic Medalist Nino Schurter to the podcast. One of the greatest male cross-country mountain bikers of all time, he’s an 8x Cross Country World Champion with seven overall UCI World Cup titles.
The Olympic Virtual Series is jam-packed with exciting events, and will serve up a full month of action June 1–27. Come join us for Olympian-hosted podcasts and Olympian-inspired workouts with surprise guests, all leading to 24-hour group rides as well as a broadcasted chase-style event with Olympians!
As part of the Olympic Virtual Series, we’re welcoming Olympian Georgia Simmerling to the podcast. The first Canadian to compete in three different sports in three different Olympic Games (cycling, alpine skiing, and skicross), she currently competes for UCI Women’s Team Twenty20.
The Olympic Virtual Series is jam-packed with exciting events, and will serve up a full month of action June 1–27. Come join us for Olympian-hosted podcasts and Olympian-inspired workouts with surprise guests, all leading to 24-hour group rides as well as a broadcasted chase-style event with Olympians!
Celebrity Personal Trainer Corey Calliet joins Rahsaan Bahati to discuss body transformations, gym work and how he became Michael B Jordan's PT. From a young boy in New Orleans to becoming one of the most sought after personal trainers in LA, Corey's career has taken him far. Now he’s picked up a bike and is starting to use cycling as a way to maximise his training. He also discusses how he the battle against childhood obesity can change lives and save a lot of pain.
We've looked back through our archives to find the best episodes across both of our Zwift podcasts to bring you interviews, advice and key learnings to help make you a better bike rider, both on Zwift and out on the road. This episode of the Zwift PowerUp Tri Podcast was originally posted on the 26th February 2021.
With about 30 years of experience, it's no wonder that Jim Manton has gained the title of one of the best bike fitters in the world. So it was only fitting that he sat down with Matt Lieto and Sarah True to retell the tale of how he started his company and how bike fitting has changed over the years. He also drops a bombshell when he reminds Sarah that they had met before and that he actually observed one of her bike fits, and still thinks he could have done a better job!
Red Walters has a very promising career ahead of him, but Covid-19 closed down racing for 2020 and he couldn't show off his potential as he had hoped too. Now he's stuck with only 1 year left in the Under23 category, and 1 year to show off his talent and earn a pro signing. He sits down with Matt Rowe and Rahsaan Bahati to discuss lockdown training, diversity in cycling, what he hopes the future holds, and let's not forget his previous accolades in dinghy racing...
She's a renowned Zwift community member, record holder and now Paralympic hopeful! Rachael Elliott has not let her 2018 stroke stop her from living her life to the fullest, and she sat down with Kristin Armstrong to discuss TT mindset, how her stroke changed the way she trains and whether we might see Rachael at the Paralympics some day. She's a Zwifting legend, and you can catch her in community rides and races including the Zwift Race League!
In this Women's Ride and Run Series special episode, we start a discussion about equality in sports from many different perspectives. Sarah Axelson, Director of Advocacy at the Women's Sports Foundation talks about the work she and her colleagues do to improve equality in sports because of the many benefits it provides. Ayesha McGowan talks about her career and being the first African American woman to sign with a professional road cycling team, whilst also providing easy ways to be an advocate for change. Then to close the show, Joanna Hoffman (Director of Communications at Athlete Ally) has a conversation with Dr Veronica Ivy, the first transgender world track cycling champion, about the equality both female and male trans athletes face when trying to take part in sports.
About Women’s Sports Foundation:
Zwift is proud to support the Women’s Sport Foundation, which exists to enable girls and women to reach their potential in sport and life. Founded by Billie Jean King in 1974, WSF is building a future where every girl and woman can #KeepPlaying and unlock the lifelong benefits of sport participation. All girls. All women. All sports.®
Ayesha McGowan’s Social Media Handles:
Twitter: @ayesuppose
Instagram: @ayesuppose
Twitter Threads Mentioned By Dr Veronica Ivy:
NCAA thread: https://twitter.com/SportIsARight/status/1358141431823613957
Testosterone data thread: https://twitter.com/SportIsARight/status/1357723759910805505
Thread about Dr Veronica Ivy: https://twitter.com/SportIsARight/status/1358502888436363267
Dr Veronica Ivy's Academic Work:
https://bit.ly/transsport
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12QQ9lo8K7vs6lmMiP9CoXBDVRdFHCIWLWf1UHCP0oBY/edit?usp=sharing
Her website: veronicaivy.com
Dr Veronica Ivy's Social Media Handles:
Twitter: @sportisaright
Instagram: drveronicaivy
About Athlete Ally:
Athlete Ally believes sport will change the world when it welcomes and empowers all people. As a leading national nonprofit working at the intersection of sport and LGBTQI+ equality, Athlete Ally works to end the structural and systemic oppression that isolates, excludes and endangers LGBTQI+ people in sport. We educate individuals and institutions to understand obstacles to inclusion for LGBTQI+ people and how they can build an inclusive culture within their athletic communities. We work to ensure sport governing bodies, teams and leagues adopt policies that reflect the diversity of their constituents. We incubate athlete activism to advance LGBTQI+ equality in and through sport. For more information, visit www.athleteally.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @AthleteAlly.
From training as a woman, to motivation, to getting the most out of Zwift, and everything in between, tune into the WRRS live panel featuring exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Dr. Stacy Sims, 3x Gold Medalist Kirstin Armstrong, Sports Nutritionist Gemma Sampson, and Olympic Runner Gwen Jorgensen.
This live panel was originally posted on Facebook and YouTube, if you'd prefer to view it in video form
In the latest edition of Coaching Explained, Greg Henderson and Matt Rowe discuss positioning and the importance of being in the right place during a race.
Coaching Explained is a series of podcast episodes where Greg and Matt take it back to basics and explain the important, need-to-know details of key cycling terms and concepts. If you want to level up your training, racing or riding, then these episodes will show you how!
In a new series called 'Coaching Explained', Greg Henderson and Matt Rowe sit down to delve into the need to know facts about key coaching and cycling terms. To kick it off, they look at FTP and show you how to figure out what yours is, how to increase it, and what it actually means.
Tune in next Friday, when Greg and Matt look into bike positioning!
Matt Rowe sits down with Movistar CMO JP Molinero to discuss the formation of the new Movistar E-Team on Zwift and how his job in cycling has changed over the years. Taking a deep dive into the business side of the cycling industry and how eRacing/eSports fits into that, it's plain to see that Movistar is ready to make their mark on the eSports scene. Matt also provides some hints and tips for anyone wanting to take on Haute Route Watopia this weekend.
Greg Henderson sits down with Renee McGregor and Eloise du Luart to discuss the complexities of eating disorders and the impacts they can have on professional and recreational athletes. Renee McGregor is a sports dietician who specialises in eating disorders and Eloise du Luart is a former Zwift employee turned professional triathlete who has suffered from an eating disorder for a number of years. Together they discuss the highs and lows of living with an eating disorder, and offer professional advice for understanding disordered eating.
Justin Williams continues to discuss the future with Rahsaan Bahati, and how his younger years have driven him to foster change in the cycling industry. He’s a man with lots of ideas and his own experiences from growing up in an area with no grocery stores to not having a suitable place to train, have lit a fire in him to see change made. The future of cycling is looking brighter than ever with Justin Williams in it!
Justin Williams joins Rahsaan Bahati for a trip down memory lane, as they both look back on their younger years and how their upbringings helped them to achieve big things in the cycling world. Traversing Justin's youth and how Rahsaan helped him get onto one of the coolest teams in cycling at just 17. Jam packed with anecdotes, jokes and life lessons, you'll be chomping at the bit for part 2, which will be available from Tuesday 16th February
They used to race against each other but today they're brought back together by a mutual love of the science behind cycling kit. Le Col's very own Yanto Barker sits down with Greg Henderson to discuss his career as a pro cyclist and how he transitioned into a businessman with little experience under his belt, learning the ropes as he went. And they touch on the new IRL Le Col kit for the Tour de Zwift, a match made in cycling kit heaven!
Matt & Greg give a warm welcome to their new podcast co-host, Rahsaan Bahati! Rahsaan’s journey has taken him from, in his words, “the hood to Watopia,” with many bike victories on the way! He’ll be joining the PowerUp Cycling hosts as a permanent member of the team, so be ready to hear much more from the 10-time US National Champ!
As 2020 comes to a close, Matt Rowe sits down with Rapha CEO Simon Mottram to discuss the final challenge of the year, the Rapha Festive 500! It's a challenge to ride 500km in 8 days over Christmas, and things have changed a little this year for the Festive 500 as virtual kilometers now count towards the challenge, so you can take part on Zwift, on the road, or a mix of both. Matt also chats about riding for the Rapha team when he was younger and how he might be taking part in the Rapha Festive 500 so that he can beat Simon by 1km.
We're taking a break over the holidays, but we'll be back in January with more coaching hints, tips and pro rider interviews!
In this special crossover episode, the hosts of the PowerUp Tri podcast, our sister podcast, takeover to introduce you to the character that is, Lionel Sanders.
In what may be the understatement of the decade, 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone—athletes included. Making goals. Checking them off. Finding the next event. 2020 is, ahem, the worst. But Canadian pro triathlete Lionel Sanders has kept the negativity of this year at relative bay, managing to set a new Canadian Hour Record on the track, chased down a 5K personal best, won the Z Pro Tri Series, and recently finished 4th at the PTO Championships in Daytona. This episode, we chat with Lionel about how important these missions are for an athlete in 2020. Oh, and Matt welcomes on his new co-host, Sarah True!
Photo credit: @milossavicvisuals
Both winners of the first UCI Cycling Esports World Championships join Matt and Dani Rowe for a quick catch up right after their exceptional wins. Ashleigh Moolman Pasio won the woman's race to end a glittering year of Zwift racing success, but it really came down to the wire for her. On the men's side, a surprising win for Germany's Jason Osborne, professional rower turned cyclist. He was even at a rowing training camp in Portugal when he took the win. Matt and Dani caught up with them both to chat all things UCI Cycling Esports World Championships!
In a two-part double guest special, Cyclocross novice Greg Henderson sits down with two leading figures in men’s and women’s Cyclocross to discuss the beauty of one of the muddiest cycling disciplines ever. Ceylin delves into the importance of hard work and doing everything with a smile and a sense of humor, while Mathieu discusses why he sometimes finds it hard to not train. Greg also recalls the first time he met Mathieu, which was the first time he beat Greg in a race!
Since being founded in 1961, Toyota South Africa Motors has become as much a part of the local culture as the vibrant people that drive its vehicles and is built on fundamental values of respect for people and continuous improvement. It is a principle that has helped to cement the organisation’s position as South Africa’s leading automotive company. With more than 200 dealerships across South Africa, TSAM also boasts an enviable 40 years of consecutive market leadership in the local auto retail.
Annika Langvad is a truly inspiring cyclist - a MTB legend, World Champion, 5x Cape Epic winner, road racer... and a dentist! She sits down with Kristin Armstrong to chat about her World Championship experience and balancing her exceptional career with root canals. She also talks about how much she wished she had time to ‘play on her bike’ before jumping head first into competition.
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin-Tacx products have revolutionized life for runners, cyclists, swimmers and athletes of all levels and abilities. Committed to developing technology that helps people stay active and elevate performance, Garmin-Tacx believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For more information, visit Garmin.com.
What got Sir Chris Hoy, the most decorated track cyclist in history, into cycling? The film E.T. is more involved in this answer than you may think. Dani Rowe chats enjoying retirement with his family and by driving cars exceptionally fast. It’s true what they say, Champions really never rest.
SiS is a leading sports nutrition company that develops innovative sports supplements and nutrition products for use by elite athletes and sports enthusiasts.
SiS was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom with the manufacturing facility based in Lancashire. Every SiS product is thoroughly tested & certified through the Informed-Sport programme.
For more information, visit scienceinsport.com
One time trial champion speaks to another! Lisa Brennauer chats with Kristin Armstrong about how she found her passion for cycling when she was just fourteen years old and how her first race went. Spoiler: it didn’t go well. She calmly dissects her entire career—from the long drives with her family to the National Championships to the teamwork that got her to multiple World Championship wins. She also explains exactly what it feels like to claim those coveted rainbow bands, which she lovingly calls ‘chasing rainbows.’
Since being founded in 1961, Toyota South Africa Motors has become as much a part of the local culture as the vibrant people who drive its vehicles. Built on fundamental values and respect for people and continuous improvement, Toyota South Africa Motors has helped cement the organization’s position as South Africa’s leading automotive company. With more than 200 dealerships across South Africa, TSAM also boasts an enviable 40 years of consecutive market leadership in the local auto retail.
Greg Henderson catches up with three-time World Champion Anna Van Der Breggen, and the pair take a deep dive into the world of training in the Netherlands, which World Championship win she holds dearest and how she’s preparing for the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships. Plus, Anna and Greg discuss how to slow down the infamously fast Zwift race start!
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Mark Cavendish sits down with Matt Rowe to discuss everything from fatherhood to the World Championships. Mark recounts the early days of his career as a teenager working in a bank and dreaming of being a world champion. Matt tells us how he managed to make that dream a reality. He also explains why everyone apologizes to him every year for his brother’s performance at the Tour de France, tune in to find out why!
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Matt talks with NTT Pro Cycling's Nicholas Dlamini about his incredible journey from a South African Township to a career in professional cycling. Nic opens up on family life, why he waits until lunchtime to train, the infamous 'arm breaking incident' in 2019, plus more!
In this takeover podcast special Matt Lieto brings in Sean Jefferson to talk about the inaugural Zwift Academy Run program. The training camp is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join Zwift’s new top end run team, and explore some killer workouts to improve your fitness. Matt and Sean bring on Terrence Mahon, a world renowned coach and runner in his own right, to chat about the coaching program he created. Some really good banter and running history covered in this episode, give it a listen.
It'll be business as usual next week though when Nicholas Dlamini joins Matt Rowe to talk about his career from South African township to World Tour Pro
Part 2 on Mechanical Doping sees Greg chat with Mechanical Doping mastermind Mark Barfield on how he took a blank sheet of paper and developed a strategy for the UCI’s successful management of Mechanical Doping! Plus, Matt & Greg talk about Grand Tours, Crashing, Tadej Pogacar and Zwift Academy!
Just 11 days after giving birth to her son, Ted, Dani Rowe sits down with Kristin and Zwift’s very own Kate Veronneau to talk about all things post-pregnancy training in Part 2 of our deep dive into pre- and post-natal training. Kristin Armstrong imparts some valuable wisdom on motherhood, getting back on the bike, and dealing with the post-pregnancy pressure. Kate joins the fun, chatting with Dani and Kristin about the two new training plans that she's been working on.
As Zwift prepares for the second round of Haute Route rides up the new Ven-Top, Kristin Armstrong sits down with the CEO, Julie Royer. They talk Haute Route history, how to prepare, how taking Haute Route to Zwift just makes sense, and Julie's own ascent to CEO status.
Haute Route rides start today on Zwift, so get your climbing legs ready for a brutal 3 stage weekend of climbing, group riding and beautiful views!
Former Technical Manager for the UCI, Mark Barfield, sits down with Greg Henderson to discuss all things mechanical doping from bike weight to the impact of new bike tech. Greg also fills us in on what the opening week of the Tour de France looks like for a team staff member. Don’t miss Part 2 of the chat with Mark Barfield which sees Greg and Mark tackle mechanical fraud - coming soon!
Training is tough. Pregnancy is tough. Training while pregnant...well, you get the idea. Kristin and Dani cover everything about training hard with a bun in the oven, as well as how to move forward after the baby is born. How to look after the body, ways to listen to your body, as well as why keeping track of your heart rate is so important! The pair also get into the latest at Zwift, new pro teams, and try their hand at explaining a few cycling terms.
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In the final instalment of the Virtual Tour de France specials, Matt, Greg, Dani and Kristin take one last look back on the first Virtual Tour and talk about what the future might hold. NTT Pro Cycling Team Principal Doug Ryder also joins Kristin for a chat about what it took to sweep all the virtual jerseys and the team's valuable charity work.
The Virtual Tour de France has come to an end but that doesn't mean we don't still have some winner interviews for you to sink your teeth into. Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio, Mike Woods, Lauren Stephens and Will Clarke all dominated over the weekend and Kristin Armstrong got the inside scoop from them all the moment they stepped off the bike! Plus we have an extra interview with Rachel Hedderman, DS of Team Tibco-Silicon Valley Bank, as well as a chat with Doug Ryder, DS of NTT Pro Cycling which will feature in next week's episode.
Catch post-race interviews every Monday and mid-week updates every Thursday until the end of the Virtual Tour de France
The final stages of the Virtual Tour de France might be looming but there is so much to get excited about as the pros take on Mont Ventoux and the Champs-Élysées this weekend - two legendary routes which will soon be available in Zwift. It's a full house as Matt Rowe, Dani Rowe, Kristen Armstrong and Greg Henderson also take a look at last weekend's action to debate the age old topic, when do you use your PowerUps in races? And just when you think we couldn't pack more into this episode, Dani and Kristin talk about their new training program which launched last week!
Catch post-race interviews every Monday and mid-week updates every Thursday until the end of the Virtual Tour de France
After a weekend of amazing racing, it's only fitting that the PowerUp hosts sat down with the 4 stage winners of the middle weekend of the Virtual Tour de France. Greg Henderson chatted to Tanja Erath (CANYON//SRAM RACING) and Matteo Dal-Cin (RALLY CYCLING) to see what tips the pros could offer listeners. Then Dani Rowe grabbed some time with returning stage winner April Tacey (DROPS) and Freddy Ovett (ISRAEL START-UP NATION), who was vying for a win after his close second place in last week's Stage 2. Plenty of tips, stories and laughter to be had!
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The opening stages of the Virtual Tour de France might be over but Matt Rowe, Dani Rowe and Greg Henderson have all the racing analysis to help you race like a pro. Looking back at stages 1 and 2, they reflect on what the riders said in their post-race interviews (see previous episode) and how to master the super tuck. But with stages 3 and 4 looming, the hosts can't resist talking about the next two courses on the brand new France routes!
Catch post-race interviews every Monday and mid-week updates every Thursday until the end of the Virtual Tour de France
As the opening weekend of racing comes to a close, Matt Rowe and Dani Rowe sit down with the winners of each race. The adrenaline is still pumping and most of them are still on their trainers, so we get the freshest insight into just how hard the first two stages of the Virtual Tour de France were. April Tacey (DROPS), Ryan Gibbons (NTT PRO CYCLING TEAM), Lauren Stephens (TEAM TIBCO - SILICON VALLEY BANK) and Julian Bernard (TREK-SEGAFREDO) share all, and Greg Henderson analyses the small details of the weekend's racing.
Catch post-race interviews every Monday and mid-week updates every Thursday until the end of the Virtual Tour de France.
It's official! The Tour de France is coming to Zwift with 6 men's and women's races over the course of 3 weekends called Virtual Tour de France. That's right, women will be taking part too! And that's not all, there will be new worlds for riders to explore in game as France and Paris both make their Zwift debuts. The Zwift PowerUp Cycling Podcast is launching 3 weeks of Virtual Tour de France specials as Matt, Greg, Kristin and Dani chat to the winners of each virtual race and share their own stories and insight in mid-week updates.
Catch post-race interviews every Monday and mid-week updates every Thursday until the end of the Virtual Tour de France.
Kristin Armstrong talks with 14-year-old, future star cyclist Maize Wimbush about the passion of wearing the red, white and blue and representing your country. Maize opens up about her dream of being the first female African American to make the Olympic Team in cycling, before receiving advice from 3x Olympic Champ Kristin Armstrong.
Say hello to Ashleigh Moolman Pasio! The South African pro cyclist was the first-ever World Tour Pro winner of a Zwift Classic—you might remember her crushing the third round at Trofeo Bologna. She and PowerUp host Matt Rowe catch up in Episode 53, chatting about life in lockdown as well as racing and training on Zwift. Plus, Matt, Kev, and Greg offer advice on how to factor split days into your training.
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Kristin Armstrong talks with Nicola Cranmer, with 16+ years at the helm of women’s pro cycling teams. We count 4 Olympic medalists and 17 World Champions with her backing, and more trophies on the way. Her show stopping women of TWENTY20 are regular Zwift users, smashing max power limits and honing their mental game. Nicola also looks into her crystal ball and offers predictions for the future of bike racing.
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So who’s James Piccoli? He’s a Canadian. He’s a millennial. He’s a next-level professional road racer, currently riding for UCI WorldTeam Israel Start-Up Nation. James chats with PowerUp host Greg Henderson about the unusual scenario of turning WorldTour Pro but having no real-life races to compete in! James talks about the transition to professional life, what he’s been up to in lockdown, as well as racing on Zwift!
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A short episode during Mental Health Awareness Week sees Matt catch up with Movember Ambassador; Nick Frendo. Nick opens up about his story, fundraising efforts and how he is now using Zwift amidst Lockdown!
Part 2 continues in to the fascinating mind of Jim Miller, where the conversation turns to mindset and TrainingPeaks amongst other topics! Matt and Kev also talk ‘detraining’ and how the pro peloton may come back stronger than ever after lockdown!
During lockdown, some Zwifters have taken on some seriously massive challenges! Take South African pro cyclist Willie Smit for example. The Burgos–BH rider headed to Watopia on April 14, where he tackled a continuous 1,000-kilometer ride, covering every meter in 37 hours. After broadcasting certain parts of the ride live on YouTube, he posted the final data on Instagram. 8,150 meters climbed. 17,081 calories burned. Kev chats with Willie about the next-level undertaking in this episode.
Coach Jim Miller may not be a household name, but his influence on cycling in the US is momentous. Between TrainingPeaks and USA Cycling, he’s helped the United States rack up over 14 Olympic medals over the last two decades. Fun fact: he’s also been Kristin Armstrong’s life-long coach! Greg and Kristin catch up with Jim, and later on Matt talks about getting the balance right between riding up and down categories.
Matt chats with a legend of the sport, Philippe Gilbert about his favorite training session, the classics, consistency with training and more! Plus, Kev and Greg join with insight into how much carbohydrates you need to consume for Zwifting!
Matt catches up with Kristin to talk about juggling life as a cycling coach, an entrepreneur, a mom and a school teacher! Plus, Matt and Kristin chat about the latest Zwift feature—Clubs!
Matt catches up with Kev to discuss how pro cyclists are coping amidst COVID-19, plus a new power profiling protocol and peak Zwift! Matt and Kev even share their best jokes!
Matt catches up with Greg who talks about how COVID-19 is impacting his daily life in isolation. Plus, what it means for the World Tour Pro Cycling Team to have no IRL racing to train for!
The COVID-19 pandemic has touched nearly every aspect of life, from travel to dining to finance to fitness. PowerUp host Matt Rowe speaks about the impact of the coronavirus with his wife, Olympic Champion Dani Rowe. They touch on the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, speculating on what the pandemic might mean for athletes.
Disclaimer: the UK was not in lockdown nor had the Olympics been postponed when this episode was recorded.
In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re rolling out a special episode hosted by Dani Rowe, Kristin Armstrong, and Zwift’s very own Kate Veronneau. The topic of the day is, of course, what it’s like being a woman in cycling. From equal pay to parity to sponsorship and beyond, these remarkable women cover gender topics while dishing on stories from their own lives in this jam-packed episode. Why did Dani retire? Will Kristin’s son follow in her footsteps? What’s it like working at Zwift? (Spoiler, there's a lot of lycra!) Learn all that and more in Episode 47.
This episode brings you more insight into the power of sleep and how it can help improve your cycling, from turning standby lights off to why you should let teenagers sleep in! Plus, Kev delves further into the science behind caffeine and training!
Here’s a free major performance enhancer you should know about–sleep! Kev chats all things the land of nod with sleep expert, Dr. Ian Dunican. Plus, a look at delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) with Kev diving into the world of scientific journals so you don’t have to.
Matt chats with British National Zwift champion, James Phillips, who’s juggling a lot these days. He’s got a full-time job, a father to two, and is a semi-pro racer for the world’s first eSports team – Canyon ZCC. He shares his journey on Zwift to date, and how he’s training to meet his lofty 2020 goals. Greg also talks candidly about working at Tour Down Under while Australia battles wildfires.
Matt, Kristin and Kev reconvene for the first podcast of 2020, featuring a chat between Greg and 22 x Grand Tour Stage Winner Andre Greipel! Sprinting is of course discussed, plus the chat turns to managing your nerves and the usual host of chat around the latest goings on in the world of cycling and Zwift!
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Matt, Kev and Dr Greg talk all the latest goings on in the world of Zwift and the world of cycling! Early thoughts on Crit City, World Cup Track Cycling, plus the podcast choir sing a festive tune to wrap up what has been an amazing year!
In Episode 41, Zwift’s very own Matt Noble chats with host Matt Rowe about the latest update, which brings off-road bikes into the game. Eager to get your dirt on? We review the new mountain bike and gravel-specific training plans! Matt R., Kristin and Greg also cover the usual topics, including tips on how to prepare for your next Zwift Fondo!
Mental health is a subject everyone deals with, yet so few of us discuss it. Matt and Kev chat with Dr. David Spindler and Peter Kennaugh for an honest discussion that digs into common misconceptions, and the role psychology can play for everyone, including World Tour teams. David Spindler is a Sports Psychologist, who works with Team Dimension Data. Olympic gold medalist Peter Kennaugh draws from personal experience after recently stepping away indefinitely from cycling to focus on his own mental health.
When eight-time World Champion Chloé Dygert comes to chat, it’s time to listen. Her coach, Kristin Armstrong, not only speaks with her about her sensational performance at the UCI Road World Championships in Yorkshire, but they also peel back the layers and look at the sports-filled childhood that contributed to Chloé’s many successes. The record-smashing highs as well as the lows—how she came back from a concussion after years honing her mental strength.
In a 6 Day Special we let Events Specialist Dani Rowe loose on track centre at the London Velopark - where she won her Olympic gold medal in 2012. She discusses all things track, goals and cheat meals with some of the biggest names in the game - Mark Cavendish, Elia Viviani and Katie Archibald, just to name a few. Dani grabbed Cavendish just as he'd come off the track (you can still hear the action going on in the background!) and she cornered Barbieri in a treatment room to talk girl power, so it's a jam-packed episode bursting at the seams with stories, ambition and winners!
As business returns to normal after the UCI Road World Championships in Yorkshire, Matt Rowe, Greg Henderson, and Kristin Armstrong go over a crazy week of podcasting and cycling action. Just because the big week is over doesn’t mean this episode is any less packed. We chat about the juniors who truly stood out as well as how Mathieu van der Poel could have learned from Greg’s own experiences with bonking (detailed in the Alex Dowsett episode). Greg gets fired up about one particularly controversial moment in Yorkshire, and Kristin discusses having to follow Chloe Dygert's explosive TT win from the other side of the world.
In the final instalment of the World Championship Specials, Matt, Dani and Kev cover all possible topics, from where Rohan Dennis keeps his rainbow jerseys, to what the future of Zwift esports is. Sitting down with both Rohan Dennis and Zwift esports CEO Craig Edmondson, the final episode winds down from a jam packed week of racing and podcasts. There’s also an esports exclusive thrown in to soften the blow of no more Worlds week Specials. Join Greg Henderson and Kristin Armstrong on the next episode as business returns to normal.
As the World Championships start to wind down, Matt, Kev and Dani are joined by some of the most successful Juniors of the day, Quinn Simmons (Junior Men's Road Race winner) and Max Walker (Men's U23 Yorkshire Challenge winner, held at the Zwift Draft House), as well as British hopeful Ben Swift. All the hard questions are covered - how will the rain affect race day, who is going to which teams next year, and how much Five Guys can you eat post-race.
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The 4th episode of the World Championship Specials brings the best of Zwift and pro tour athletes to the podcast as Geraint Thomas and Luke Rowe, Ella Harris, Julie Leth and Audrey Cordon-Ragot join the hosts to talk about Zwift Academy, juggling fatherhood with the pro-tour, and their top picks for the up coming events. It’s a jam-packed episode but it doesn’t stop there, there’s a 10 minute exert from the latest Watts Occurring podcast which was recorded live in the Zwift Draft House in Yorkshire by our very own Matt Rowe.
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Episode 3 dives into all the action of the first half of the World Championship week. With stellar guests in newly crowned TT World Champion Chloe Dygert, 5th place finisher in the men's TT Alex Dowsett and Bronze medalist in the Mixed Relay Dan Bigham, the hosts cover all events whilst also sharing a taste of the World Championships.
Team Sky. Movistar. Team Katusha-Alpecin. Top road racing teams all graced at one point or another by Alex Dowsett. He joins the hosts to chat about his early years in the pro scene as well as using Zwift to train ahead of the time trial event at the UCI Road World Championships in Yorkshire. All while sitting in a Glasgow bathtub before the Tour of Britain!
Matt Rowe teams up with Dani Rowe and Matt Stephens to discuss all things Yorkshire Road World Championships in Harrogate, Yorkshire. Introducing a 5 part ‘Worlds Special’ that will feature special guests, analysis, and behind the scenes stories! Plus, Kev Poulton will be on the podcast, offering a unique insight in to life as a coach for riders targeting the podium having used Zwift in training.
When victory is often a matter of inches, mobility on the bike matters. Matt Rowe sits down with Welsh wizard Nathan Thomas, physio for Team Ineos, to discuss what mobility work is best for Zwifters, who works the hardest at Team Ineos, and which countries love physio! Also covered: Kev checks back in after France, Kristen on coaching Colorado Classic winner Chloe Dygert, and an exciting podcast announcement!
With less than a year until the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the conversation on riding in heat and humidity continues. Otago University’s Professor of Exercise and Environmental Physiology, Jim Cotter, gives the lowdown on how to get the most out of your training when the sun just won’t quit. Matt Rowe, Greg Henderson and Kristin Armstrong take on how beneficial warm-ups truly are, as well as how to earn Drops the smart way. They also dive into Greg’s old habit of training in the bathroom. Want to know why? Tune in to Episode 35!
There’s less than a year till the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Summer heat and humidity won’t make for a fun time, but Professor of Exercise and Environmental Physiology Jim Cotter at Otago University discusses how to maximize your efforts alongside the Power Up crew—including his former student: our very own Greg Henderson! 3x Olympic Gold Medalist Kristin Armstrong also weighs in on everything from the psychological impact of pre-cooling to electrolytes and the Gatorade era.
With Zwift Academy just around the corner, Kev chats with 2018 Zwift Academy winner Ella Harris about the program and her new life as a pro cyclist. Plus, the podcast has a new guest host: 3x Olympic Gold Medalist Kristin Armstrong!
Hear what it takes to win the Tour de France with current champ, Geraint Thomas. In Episode 32, he opens up about the kind of prep that goes into the greatest bike race on Earth. Periodization, training phases, so on and so forth. The two-time Olympic Gold Medalist also compares the demands of the Olympics versus the Tour de France. Plus, we get into his favorite Zwift course and first time racing at 14.
At 29 years old, Jolien D’Hoore has racked up an impressive number of achievements. Olympic medalist. World and European Champ. Belgian National Champion, 33 times over. She stops by in Episode 31 to chat with the crew about balancing her life as a pro while pursuing a university degree, as well as her favorite course on Zwift.
Welcome to our recap of the 2019 Giro d’Italia.
Matt, Greg, and Kev go over the highs and lows of the year’s first Grand Tour. From crashes and missing team cars to Marco Haller and Miguel Angel Lopez getting into it with fans, there were a lot of standout moments from this year’s Giro. The crew also discuss Zwift and eSports getting in on the Giro action and how technology helps the sport improve. Plus, predictions for the 2019 Tour de France and the usual Q&A.
Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation with Joshua Poertner.
The Silca Velo CEO continues to offer his insight into marginal gains, those little performance improvements that can be made when everything that goes into riding a bike is considered. Episode 29 then pivots to pro cyclist Victor Campanaerts’ new UCI Hour Record, 3D-printed helmets, and heat loss through your wrists! We also get into Kev’s favorite gear—the granny gear—and why you might use it.
What are marginal gains?
These are those slight adjustments you make to your training that add up, giving you that extra boost. The precise diet. The course recon.
The constant hand-washing.
Joshua Poertner, CEO of Silca Velo and previous technical director of Zipp, visits the crew in Episode 28 to discuss where the concept of marginal gains came from as well as how wind direction can impact optimum tire pressure. Plus the usual Q&A where Matt explains the terms “Allez” and “Ho.”
Episode 27 is all about the Classics. Special guest Marco Haller of Team Katusha-Alpecin drops by and shares his experiences.
We’ll also hear what the hosts think ofboth Zwift’s newest route and the Tour of Watopia.
Discover Greg’s “World Record” (that Mattand Kev don’t buy), along with the usual Q&A!
Matt and Kev talk KISS Super League (KSL) with Zwift Community All Stars cyclist, Adam Zimmerman. He opens up about what the KSL means to him, the pressure of representing the Zwift community, team dynamics, as well as the physical demands and tactics for sprinting on Zwift.
Afterwards, we get into the McCarthy Special workout and whether wearing a base layer on Zwift is worth it. Find out Matt and Kev's thoughts, plus the usual Q&A section that we got Greg out of bed for!
In Episode 25, Cape Epic founder Kevin Vermaak, opens up about what makes the Cape Epic a world-class event, the legacy it leaves across the Western Cape, South Africa, and how Kevin used Zwift to train for this year’s event.
In Episode 24, we dive into season prep—fromtraining camps to the benefits of double days.We also recap our very own Power Up Training Camp in Banyoles, Spain.
Six lucky Zwifters joined the coaches of Rocacorba Cycling to get in tip-top shape for their upcoming seasons.
Finally, co-owner of Rocacorba Cycling and professional cyclist Ashleigh Moolman Pasio offers insight into the world of women's pro cycling.
Greg Henderson and Dani Rowe (maiden name: King) have an impressive collection of Olympic, World, and Commonwealth gold medals between them on the track. In Episode 23, Greg and Dani review the recent World Track Champs and chat all things track cycling!
Strategy shifts gears when you’re racing virtually. Pros Tom Moses and Jon Mould chat with the crew on all the ways Zwift changes the game.
From using PowerUps to picking the fastest helmet and other tips, Episode 22 covers the best ways you can nudge your way up the result sheet.
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From using PowerUps to picking the fastest helmet and other tips, Episode 21 covers the best ways you can nudge your way up the result sheet.
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Matt, Kev, and Greg share tips on sprinting - find out what type of training you want to focus on to improve that last kick of your race and which coach set a new trend for cycling kit in the pro peloton.
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Matt, Kev, and Greg share racing tips — positioning, course planning, gearing, and more — in the new episode.
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From pushing through the final weeks to taking the foot off the pedal, Matt, Greg and Kevin talk end of season in Episode 18.
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Insider info from this year’s battle at Innsbruck! Matt, Kev, and Greg review the races and catch up with pro riders after the finish line. 🎙Listen in!
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Training Camp Tips Nutrition, rest, managing fatigue, focusing on you, and split days are critical to a successful training camp. 🎙️ Ep. 16!
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3x gold medalist Kristin Armstrong drops some knowledge on how to stay primed and ready for race day. Cool down before you rev it up.
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A kilogram of rice on a marathon, maybe not!? Hear Tim Don’s top racing tips in this weeks podcast. After breaking his neck in October 2017, Tim Don is already back on the podium, hear hiscomeback story.
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Join Matt and Kev as they catch up with Zwift Academy Canyon//SRAM Champions, Leah Thorvilson and Tanja Erath. This dynamic duo tells the coaches why you should sign up for the Academy and what tips they have for getting the most out of every workout.
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When a large group gets away, the correct reaction is critical. Learn how to respond in episode 13 of the Coaching Podcast. Stick around to find out what it’s like to race the Tour de France. Matt, Greg, and Kev answer a quick fire question, respond to listener queries, and Greg goes “On the Rivet”!
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The new 2018 UCI Road World Championships Innsbruck-Tirol course is nearly here! Join the coaches to get their thoughts on the new course, find out which Pros will be using it to train.
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All those miles can wreak havoc on your muscles. In Ep. 12 of the Coaching Podcast, the coaches share endurance training tips to maximize your energy on multi stage events. Learn about “bonking,” interval efforts, food tips, and much more useful takeaways.
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The coaches talk with Mitchelton–Scott’s Mat Hayman and Team Sky’s Luke Rowe about training secrets and threshold workouts on Zwift. Plus, cycling lingo explained and a quickfire round to answer fan questions about training during recovery. Check out Ep. 11!
- Tour de France
- Deep section or Low Profile wheels?
- Training for World Tour Men vs. Women
- What Training sessions should you do?
- and more!
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Kristin Armstrong, the most decorated American female cyclist in history, started competing in bike racing in her late 20s.
Tune in to find out about the benefits of getting creative with training, - Starting bike racing in your 20s and 30s, - and how to build confidence.
Download Kristin's Vo2 Session - https://tinyurl.com/y89enlkk
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Dr. Asker Jeukendrup drops some science and secrets when it comes to food you need whentraining. The coaches also talk pickle juice, carb-loading tips, and nutritional facts & fiction.
The discussion points for this episode are: - What food should you eat before a ride - What types of food are the best fuels for you - De-mystifying nutrition + More
Download Asker's Fat Burning Session - https://tinyurl.com/ydd5po8r
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Learn the science and secrets behind HIIT workouts, and get some session ideas as well from the coaches. Get the info in Ep. 8 of the Coaching Podcast.
The discussion points for this episode are: - What is HIIT? - Why we should do HIIT? - The physiological changes that HIIT promotes. - A typical HIIT session that you can try. + More
Download Kev's HIIT Workout - https://tinyurl.com/y7cct9ak
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All about Time Trials in Episode 7 of the Zwift Coaching Podcast!
The discussion points for this episode are: - How should you pace an effort - How to get a better bike position - What nutrition should you have for different lengths of efforts + more
Download Matts's Time Trial Zwift Workout - https://tinyurl.com/ya3oj7dn
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Learn warm up tricks in Episode 6 of the Zwift Coaching Podcast!
The discussion points for this episode are: - How long should you warm up for - What is happening to your body during a wamup - Is there a difference between warming up for a ride or a race
Download Greg's Warmup Zwift Workout - tinyurl.com/y7e27oxd
Following on from last episodes discussion on the ground breaking benefits of pickle juice! Find out why a trip to the butchers will help make your longer rides more comfortable!
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A smart climber is a stronger climber. Learn how to up your ascending game with the new episode of the Zwift Coaching Podcast. Big climbs are just around the next bend.
The discussion points for this episode are: - What workouts should you be doing to get better at climbing - What nutrician should you have during a climb - What effort and pace should you climb at - What do the coaches think of the newest climb in Zwift
Download Kev Poultons Progressive Climb Workout - https://tinyurl.com/ycagsp9v
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Find out everything you ever wanted to know about FTP testing. Learn about “power zones.” And Zwifters with sensitive stomachs can discover how to avoid the dreaded “disaster pants.” All this info is a part of Episode #4 of the Zwift Coaching Podcast.
The discussion points for this episode are: - The methods of testing, when to test and how often. - As a new user, how can the Zwift FTP test assist you with finding your FTP. - How should you approach your first FTP test and what should your pace be. - Learn about how setting your FTP will assist with your training in Zwift and how it can be used to benefit your rides and racing indoors. - Is there a difference between testing indoors and outdoors and are you likely to get the same results. - What are power zones - what do they mean in Zwift.
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Episode three hosted by Matt Rowe (Rowe & King), Greg Henderson (Coach Hendy) and Kev Poulton (Powerhouse Cycling),
Wondering if a higher or lower cadence is better? Find out from our expert coaches and more in Episode 3 of the Zwift Coaching Podcast out now!
Episode two hosted by Matt Rowe (Rowe & King), Greg Henderson (Coach Hendy) and Kev Poulton (Powerhouse Cycling), explore how cyclists can prepare for the start of the season.
What sort of training should you be doing in your pre-season. Is your season focused on racing? A Sportive? Or maybe it is a Zwift event like the Fondos? The coaches will discuss what can help you get prepared and ready for whatever your season is!
Episode one hosted by Matt Rowe (Rowe & King), Greg Henderson (Coach Hendy) and featuring Jordan Rapp, multiple IRONMAN champion and Zwift Game Designer, explore the concept of periodisation and training phases. What are the key phases a bike rider should progress through, in what order and what key sessions.
Want to know a bit more about how Group Workout mode works on Zwift? Jordan reveals some secrets behind out Zwifters of all abilities are kept together.
Matt, Greg and Jordan also answer some frequently asked questions they receive as coaches.