Stock broker to cyclist in 12 months, but actually looking at his strava, 4 or 5 years before going pro, he was doing 100km solo rides at 34 kmh. The guy was a beast on day 1
@TheRoadmanPodcast
Жыл бұрын
I've you enjoyed this conversation with Joe it is definitely worth checking out my chat with former FBI agent Chris Voss. We talk about FBI tactics and how they can shape routines, habits and mindset of athletes kzitem.info/news/bejne/soGevY2esaaIoKw
@glennoc8585
Жыл бұрын
Giving up law, giving up stock broking says to me that cycling is a lot more fun.
@mikicastan
4 ай бұрын
Running 42,2 km in less then 3 hr without training is science fiction no mather how talented you are
@andrewsandoz8005
Жыл бұрын
OCD in regards to bike equipment is an interesting topic. There are those that swear the advantage is substantially. Realistically time on the bike, natural ability and dedication are paramount. I totally understand that this is a business as well. What the pros ride generates $$.
@dominicbritt
Жыл бұрын
Alex’s observations about decision making in teams is exactly what prompted Dave Brailsford to setup Team Sky. What is often stupidly called “marginal gains” is simply attention to detail, following science and evidence around sports physiology.
@pmcmpc
Жыл бұрын
Everything and everyone around Brailsford was completely rotten.
@dominicbritt
Жыл бұрын
@@pmcmpc you mean taking the same approach to cycling as most other sports already take?
@dominicbritt
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like mild ADHD to me - downsides as described, upsides include incredible focus and drive!
@gregleman6592
Жыл бұрын
I remember this. Dude got a lot of online hate for leaving his job to be a cyclist.
@TheRoadmanPodcast
Жыл бұрын
He's a real nice guy.
@glennoc8585
Жыл бұрын
He could always do broking on the side and that's very real today.
@gregleman6592
Жыл бұрын
@@marcomelbourne he was 23 and as he immediately discussed afterwards his perspective on life changed.
@poopy_pants_joe1194
Жыл бұрын
People still remember Lance and what a phone-tapping, business destroying dick he was and wrongly assume that EVERYONE is this way.
@eduardclaudiufadgyas3365
Жыл бұрын
@@marcomelbournewhat’s wrong with wanting a fit wife?
@mikerevill6171
Жыл бұрын
Utter admiration for this guy .
@zikaperic2133
Жыл бұрын
Richard is a great guy, but the story about stockbroking career is nonsense. He had a great career at 25? At 25 with that house etc, I can safely assume he just inherited ton of cash and had a lot of free time.
@NEILSERENE
Жыл бұрын
That's correct ref the cash - his father made a shed-load of money - but still bravo for doing what he did - he reached a very high standard on a bike so a lot of talent and amazing work ethic. It's an interesting story.
@TheLogicult
Жыл бұрын
It wasn't stockbroking, it was ship-broking, and anyone in commodities knows that's a total cartel. It's his dad's money, but I'm sure he made a decent buck too.
@siy01
11 ай бұрын
Totally. This guy has come from an extremely wealthy family. Money or having enough of it, is of no concern to him. Still comes across as a genuine nice guy though.
@helloweeny
2 күн бұрын
He literally talks about it if you watch the video
@dickieblench5001
Күн бұрын
Richard 😂
@rasher331
6 ай бұрын
That was a really interesting conversation
@sleepdeprived9181
Жыл бұрын
People who have built enough wealth can pretty much drop anything and do whatever they want
@ChrisGarinet
Жыл бұрын
No longer interested in material things…Buys s-works immediately though 🤔😂
@paul_rider
Жыл бұрын
Rich kid gave up job to become a pro, failed but no real worries as his Dad's minted. It's not that interesting a story really, sorry to be such a downer. I'm sure he's a nice guy, but it's not a story that'll resonate with most people in the real world - which is to say, they can't afford to try or can't afford to fail. Struck me as odd this was made such a story but I suspected it was a PR campaign to help him go pro. Which again is possible when you're wealthy and connected.
@SeanMatson
4 ай бұрын
I'm not impressed as he had the money. I'm impressed with those who don't have the money and still have to save away to make rent.
@sramirez824
Жыл бұрын
He's right about the privilege of having a hobby. So many people are just aimlessly wasting their time.
@philipk4475
Жыл бұрын
Loved the discussion about the incompetence of testing/mgmt in cycling. No wonder Ineos/Jumbo/UAE and so on are eating everyone's lunch. Alex is absolutely right. Reminds me of Coggan's creed: the best predictor of performance is performance itself.
@ronm7114
Жыл бұрын
almost everyone can be a fast bike rider? Depends on what u think is fast i guess. Cause i dont think so. It takes a lot of determination. Can u shed a light on that? Because while i do think most can in theory, in practice its a different story. Almost all normal clubriders ride around 30 kmp/h average or under. Which isnt fast.
@georgec2894
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic to see the channel growth lately! Always gained a lot of value from this channel over 5+ year, so glad to see a wider audience recognize that too. Alex is yet another high caliber guest - and no doubt relevant to a lot of listeners with high aspirations!
@TheRoadmanPodcast
Жыл бұрын
You're an OG George. Appreciate you buddy!
@robertphillips3078
11 ай бұрын
Dont give up. Move 2 Slovenia & train with the best .
@glennoc8585
Жыл бұрын
I read about this guy being robbed in London its really shocking. The sheer brutality of this violent highway robbery is disturbing. Are they foreign gangs or local? I've bought good used parts especially in times of low supply for new parts and i always wonder if I'm buying stolen stuff even when im being cautious. I'm hopeful they put these guys away but looking at statistics less than 7% of crime had outcomes in the uk last year.
@TheRoadmanPodcast
Жыл бұрын
I don’t think these guys have been caught yet
@chrisbinch800
Жыл бұрын
I'd rather see dodgy bankers put away first.
@Robert-ns2pd
Жыл бұрын
@@chrisbinch800 Don't forget dodgy lawyers.
@nanthilrodriguez
Жыл бұрын
@@chrisbinch800 you are sick. Get help
@65Lynchy
Жыл бұрын
The bike thieves have it down,found my stolen bike on gumtree,bloke said he was selling it for brother???Told him not to sell it, police contact him,says he's got receipt from outside London,they can't,don't have time to check,blokes known to police always has bikes for sale,they play the game better than the cops
@byc1013
Жыл бұрын
wow this dude is admitting to his own nepotism.
@andrewsandoz8005
Жыл бұрын
Actually I don't prescribe to this channel to improve my performance, rather for entertainment purposes.
@birdofprey108
Жыл бұрын
So looks like escaping gray career world led to the same gray career world with management, injustice but in cycling, etc. He should have spent time building career that time, that would at least get back give back some money, and cycle in free time for fun. Pro sport sucks people out. The only joyful part of cycling is actually doing it for yourself, for fun. Except for top 1% of guys who actually live a dream of being the worlds best. Wonder what he's gonna do after 40s. Or even in few years.
@sirpatrickbikes
Жыл бұрын
Excited to see how his collaboration with Scott Redding pans out as I'm a huge motorbike racing fan too.
@SeanMatson
4 ай бұрын
It's easy to say money is not super important if you have enough
@paulhiggins9492
Жыл бұрын
I’m an ocd mech 40yrs, I’ve agonized for hours over cable lengths. Etc etc, it’s an illness I think.
@TheRoadmanPodcast
Жыл бұрын
That’s the quality that makes all the best mechanics
@banjo7127
Жыл бұрын
I have an obsessive problem with set up perfection, mostly saddle and handlebar tilt. I rarely do a solo ride without stopping at the side of the road to tweak something 🫠
@alexvenus5099
10 ай бұрын
Great, but what's with this anxiety music? Literally just a chat about cycling.
@MiguelAugusto1982
Жыл бұрын
Got super nervous and anxious after that robbery part... 😟 It just adds up to the already unsafety state of mind of just riding your bike and being afraid of some person crossing a red light and crashing into you riding or simply you riding and by some hazard crashing into the road and getting road rash or broken bones.... all of this just makes me even more scared of leaving the trainer and getting all the happiness I can get from riding my bike outside... so sad 😞😞😞
@robertrepka1372
Жыл бұрын
Hello, @Roadman Cycling Podcast, this was a great episode, thanks! I would like to ask, is there any content on how pro riders address flaws in lactate testing and power monitors? Or how they can tweak their power outputs and lactate outputs during testing? That was super interesting insight and could be explored more. thanks
@benturp3492
5 ай бұрын
Yea its fine if you made enough money so you can afford to train, bike race etc. Beeing well off does help ALOT.
@francescomancetti8327
4 ай бұрын
the guy was doing 34 kmh for 100km solo rides in his first month of cycling, obviously he was ultra fit before even strating the journey
@benturp3492
4 ай бұрын
@francescomancetti8327 Sorry but I wouldn't say that was ultra fit!
@francescomancetti8327
4 ай бұрын
@@benturp3492 34 kmh for 100km solo isn't super fit lol ? it's out of reach for 95% of people. I'm nowhere near that and I have a 4,5w/kg FTP which is very decent. Last summer I did the Tourmalet the day of the vuelta stage, i overtook more than 500 people and 4 people overtook me (so I was top 1%ish that day). Yet I can only dream of doing 30kmh for 100km without drafting. Get out of here.
@nanthilrodriguez
Жыл бұрын
I was just thinking about this guy
@michaelgraycycling
Жыл бұрын
This was great. Loved how he kept his satisfaction and happiness vs just riding for a pro team
@glennoc8585
Жыл бұрын
That's rare as so many just do it for money and fame then it's not uncommon to see the ex pros hang up the bike.
@CharlieSanders0216
Жыл бұрын
Great podcast both! really enjoyed this one.
@andrewshaida5152
Жыл бұрын
Is this a new podcast with Alexander or is this the old one which is on Spotify?
This guy is nuts. I suppose that's what it takes....
@TheRoadmanPodcast
Жыл бұрын
Single focused for sure
@ronm7114
Жыл бұрын
many are single focused@@TheRoadmanPodcast
@Robert-mn8gc
9 ай бұрын
That's Absolute Absurd . Plenty of successfull people change careers . I wish him all the Best . 👍
@joshpower1073
Жыл бұрын
Is this a repost?
@TheRoadmanPodcast
Жыл бұрын
It's already been released on podcast platforms. We're probably a few months for releasing on podcast & youtube on the same day. Trying to mix it up where LeMond was released on KZitem in advance of podcast platforms.
@joshpower1073
Жыл бұрын
@RoadmanCyclingPodcast ah thought I remember specifics of what he was saying, still nice to listen to the guy. I also remember him playing with a rubber band so must have seen him on another podcast or a short or something
@TheRoadmanPodcast
Жыл бұрын
@@joshpower1073 do you prefer tuning in on audio or watching the videos?
@joshpower1073
Жыл бұрын
I do both, probably more video of podcasts as I watch them on an evening but use Spotify for podcasts for long rides but not frequently. 7days ago was the last time I used Spotify for a podcast
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