Zwift PowerUp Cycling Podcast

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Special Episode Three // Lisa Brennauer // Presented by Toyota Dec 03, 2020

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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.’

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Special Episode Two // Anna Van Der Breggen // Presented by Garmin|Tacx Dec 02, 2020

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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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Special Episode One // Mark Cavendish // Presented by SiS Dec 01, 2020

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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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Episode 59 - Nicholas Dlamini: Township to the World Tour Nov 18, 2020

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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!

Zwift Academy Run Special From Our Sister Podcast, The PowerUp Tri Podcast Nov 06, 2020

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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

Episode 58 - Mark Barfield on Mechanical Doping Part 2 Oct 21, 2020

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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!

Episode 57 - New Training Plans And Post-Natal Training, Part 2 Sep 29, 2020

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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.

Haute Route Special - Kristin Armstrong Talks to CEO Julie Royer Sep 18, 2020

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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!

Episode 56 - Mark Barfield on Mechanical Doping Part 1 Sep 17, 2020

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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!

Episode 55 - Athlete and Mom and Beyond—Training Through Pregnancy PART 1 Aug 27, 2020

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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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