Zwift PowerUp Cycling Podcast

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Episode 63 - Part 2, Justin Williams on the Future of Cycling Feb 17, 2021

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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!

Episode 63 - Justin Williams, The Hood to Rock Racing Part 1 Feb 12, 2021

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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

Episode 62 - Le Col's Yanto Barker on the Science of Cycling Kit Jan 28, 2021

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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!

Episode 61 - Welcome Our New Host, Rahsaan Bahati Jan 16, 2021

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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!

Episode 60 - Simon Mottram on the Rapha Festive 500 Dec 23, 2020

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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!

PowerUp Tri Podcast Special: Lionel Sanders’s 2020 Achievements Dec 12, 2020

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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!

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UCI Cycling Esports World Championships Special Dec 10, 2020

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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!

Special Episode Six // Mathieu Van Der Poel and Ceylin Alvarado // Presented by Toyota Dec 06, 2020

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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.

Special Episode Five // Annika Langvad // Presented by Garmin|Tacx Dec 05, 2020

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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.

Special Episode Four // Sir Chris Hoy // Presented by SiS Dec 04, 2020

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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.

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