Best Semipro Podcasts (2025)

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Want to Live Longer? Sign Up for That Cycling Event Now! 4:21

2M ago4:21

4:21

A soulful dive into how cycling doesn’t just make us feel more alive—it might actually help us live longer. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPROBy Damian Ruse

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The Knock That Changed Everything 5:57

3M ago5:57

5:57

What would change if you truly believed in your ability? → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPROBy Damian Ruse

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Breath-Holding, Doping, and the Truth About Cycling Performance 4:49

3M ago4:49

4:49

What if holding your breath could make you faster? Allen Lim thought so—until Floyd Landis showed where the real gains came from. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPROBy Damian Ruse

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They Never Saw It Coming 4:18

3M ago4:18

4:18

The week started off like any other—routine, predictable. But by the weekend, everything had changed. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPROBy Damian Ruse

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The Mistake That Cost Him the Race 4:11

3M ago4:11

4:11

He trained harder than ever—so why did his race fall apart at mile 100? → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPROBy Damian Ruse

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Two Riders, Two Paths: The Difference Between Super Champions and Almost Champions 6:17

4M ago6:17

6:17

Two talented young cyclists start with identical potential - but what leads one to European glory while the other fades into obscurity? → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPROBy Damian Ruse

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The Shift That Changed Everything for One Cyclist 4:04

4M ago4:04

4:04

How an unexpected holiday shattered a performance plateau and revealed the hidden cost of everyday stress. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPROBy Damian Ruse

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Caffeine might not enhance performance for everyone! 5:52

4M ago5:52

5:52

When too much caffeine ruins a race – the science behind it. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPROBy Damian Ruse

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INEOS using aero undershirts and the Vuelta stuff you missed 7:23

1+ y ago7:23

7:23

In today's QuickSpin Cycling Digest, we dive into new and cool cycling products. We cover Remco Evenepoel's road bike, Lachlan Morton's crazy stem, innovative tools, new aero undershirts, and the stuff you missed at the Vuelta Espana 2023. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/4o2LVaf-_ME Links from the show: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwNkxuFtrXn ht…

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Did Tramadol Help Nairo Quintana at the Tour de France? 10:31

1+ y ago10:31

10:31

Delving into the controversy surrounding Nairo Quintana's positive tests for tramadol during the 2022 Tour de France. We discuss the complex considerations surrounding the substance's classification, its potential impact on performance, and recent developments that have prompted new discussions. Plus, 750D? Another new wheel size has been revealed,…

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Did Fairings Help Jonas Vingegaard Win the Tour de France? 11:53

1+ y ago11:53

11:53

Jonas Vingegaard and Jumbo-Visma had a secret weapon or two at the Tour de France that could of given him a drag reduction of more than 9% that meant savings of 1.5 seconds a kilometre. We dig into the aero impact of this secret weapon and ask some serious question about their legality. That’s on today’s show, and…epic social media rounds with ever…

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"From 'Little Guy' to Leader" Jonas Vingegaard Interview 10:52

1+ y ago10:52

10:52

How did Jonas Vingegaard transform from 'the little guy' working at a fish factory to a Jumbo-Visma leader? I have top the top 5 takeaways from a recent Jonas Vingegaard interview before he races in the Vuelta a España 2023. That’s on today’s show, and… I have another rider profile, the burnout problem in the women’s peloton, should we ditch hardta…

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How Much Do Pro Cyclists Make? Shimano 105 12-Speed Mechanical? 12:29

1+ y ago12:29

12:29

On today’s show, and… Damian has news on bike launches from Canyon and Bianchi, a glimpse at the potential next-Generation SRAM AXS Shifters, and some other tasty treats, and Peter Sagan real retirement plans for 2024…but we’re starting this show with inside baseball on nutrition and pro rider salaries from the secret rider… Secret Pro Insights: ht…

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The surprising reason Pro MTB rider uses gum before a race 14:09

1+ y ago14:09

14:09

The surprising reason and performance benefit Pro MTB rider Puck Pieterse uses gum before a race. We dive into the fascinating connection between gum and cycling performance. Plus World Championships Recap, the Evolution of Endurance Training, an Altitude Adjust App and the Social Media Rounds. You can watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.b…

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What is the Specialized Speed Sniffer? And what is Peter Sagan doing in Retirement? 11:18

1+ y ago11:18

11:18

In this week's episode of Quick Spin, Damian provides a comprehensive rundown of the latest happenings in the world of cycling. This show covers the new Specialized Tarmac SL8, featuring the "Speed Sniffer" fat head tube. Find out why they designed this unique feature. Plus innovative cycling products, social media rounds and even a glimpse into th…

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Pro Cyclist: Jai Hindley - The making of a Giro d'Italia winner 1:15:24

3y ago1:15:24

1:15:24

In this episode we talk with Giro d'Italia winner Jai Hindley to find out what it takes to win a Grand Tour. And we’re not only talking about the 3 weeks during the race, but also the decades of work and journey beforehand. From lifestyle, to family and support, to self-belief, to training and a lifelong passion for cycling - herein we dig into Jai…

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Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Teun van Erp - How do World Tour cyclists actually train and perform in races? - Part 2 of 2 58:00

3y ago58:00

58:00

In this two part series we chat with Dr. Teun van Erp, current data scientist with INEOS Grenadiers, about how World Tour cyclists train and perform during competitions. In our opinion, given Tuen’s extensive research and experience working with World Tour cyclists, he is one of the best people in the field to discuss this topic with. In this episo…

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Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Teun van Erp - How do World Tour cyclists actually train and perform in races? - Part 1 of 2 52:07

3y ago52:07

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In this two part series we chat with Dr. Teun van Erp, current data scientist with INEOS Grenadiers, about how World Tour cyclists train and perform during competitions. In our opinion, given Tuen’s extensive research and experience working with World Tour cyclists, he is one of the best people in the field to discuss this topic with. In this episo…

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Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Elisabetta Borgia- A new emphasis and approach to sport psychology in cycling performance 57:00

3y ago57:00

57:00

Welcome to The Cycling Performance Club Podcast! In this day and age of power meters, advanced physiologic metrics, and emphasis on aerodynamics it is very easy to overlook other key components of cycling performance- such as the emotional state of the athlete. In this episode we discuss the importance of a cyclist’s emotions when pursuing peak per…

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Cycling Performance Club: Luke Plapp - From world class track cyclist to World Tour road racer 1:22:19

3y ago1:22:19

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Welcome to The Cycling Performance Club Podcast! In this episode we chat with Luke Plapp - Olympic bronze medalist on the track, current Australian Road Champion, and Ineos Grenadiers rider- about his transition from a successful track cyclist to racing on the road at the World Tour level. And contrary to what one might initially think, his transit…

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Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Nicholas Jamnick- Down the rabbit hole of exercise intensity, Part 2 of 2 45:10

3y ago45:10

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Welcome to The Cycling Performance Club Podcast! In this episode we continue our trip down the rabbit hole of exercise intensity with Dr. Nick Jamnick (part 2 of 2). Previously, we critically examined graded exercise tests, VO2max testing, lactate thresholds, and the usefulness of lactate testing. Herein, we dive deep into Nick’s comprehensive revi…

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Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Nick Jamnick - Down the rabbit hole of exercise intensity, Part 1 of 2 35:50

3y ago35:50

35:50

Welcome to The Cycling Performance Club Podcast! When it comes to performing and prescribing training sessions, there are four main principles to consider: frequency, duration, volume, and intensity. The first three of these principles are relatively simple and agreed upon. However, when it comes to exercise intensity we can quickly find ourselves …

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Cycling Performance Club: Shannon Malseed - Life lessons in mental wellness and high performance 50:24

3y ago50:24

50:24

On this show we really enjoy talking about the nuts and bolts of cycling performance. Whether it’s determining thresholds, approaches to training, or race tactics and skills, if you’ve listened to the show before you know we love that stuff. But in this episode we want to change gears a bit and ask you this simple and straightforward question: How …

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Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Dajo Sanders- Research evolved into practice at the highest level of cycling performance, Part 2 of 2 48:02

3y ago48:02

48:02

In this episode we continue our discussion with Dr. Dajo Sanders (part 2 of 2), an individual whose skill and expertise in the realm of cycling performance are well developed. Dajo is a prolific researcher in many aspects of endurance training and specializes in the very distinct research cohort that is well-trained high-performance cyclists. He is…

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Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Dajo Sanders- Research evolved into practice at the highest level of cycling performance, Part 1 of 2 1:10:37

3y ago1:10:37

1:10:37

There are many components within endurance training. Take for example field-testing, training intensity distribution, or training load. Each of these components have dozens of papers in the scientific literature that can help guide a cyclist’s training and a coach’s practice. However, contrary to what one might think, taking findings from research,…

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