Zwift PowerUp Cycling Podcast

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Episode 47 - International Women’s Day Special with Zwift’s Kate Veronneau Mar 06, 2020

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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.

Episode 46 - Sleep Special with Dr Ian Dunican Part 2 Mar 05, 2020

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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!

Episode 45 - Sleep Special with Dr. Ian Dunican Part 1 Feb 22, 2020

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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.

Episode 44 - James Phillips Talks Zwift Esports Feb 04, 2020

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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.

Episode 43 - André Greipel on Sprinting and Managing Nerves Jan 22, 2020

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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!

Episode 42 - Zwiftmas Special With a 2020 Message From Craig Edmondson, CEO of Zwift Esports Dec 20, 2019

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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!

Episode 41 - Say Hello to Zwift’s Newest Feature: Off-Road Dec 12, 2019

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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!

Episode 40 - Peter Kennaugh and Dr David Spindler on Mental Health in Pro Cycling Nov 28, 2019

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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.

Episode 39 - Chloé Dygert on Her Younger Years and Overcoming Adversity Nov 13, 2019

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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.

Episode 38 - Six Day Special with Mark Cavendish, Elia Viviani, Katie Archibald and more Oct 29, 2019

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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!

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