Dowsett Opens Up About Why It Was Time To Quit Cycling

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
  • Alex Dowsett joins Anthony for another Roadman Cycling Podcast.
    Alex talks about why it was time to quit cycling, the hour record and advise for young kids starting out in the sport.
    Alex Dowsett has called time on an incredible career which saw him win grand tour stages, hold the world hour record and win multiple national titles.
    If you want to check out Alex's video they're on his channel / @alexdowsettofficial
    Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. Jump on over to wattbike.com/ to check out their amazing indoor training bikes.
    Today's show is also brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsor Factor Bikes. Check out their amazing bikes at factorbikes.com/
    If you enjoyed this video, make sure to give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends. 👍
    Free Core Training Guide For Cyclists 👇👇
    coaching.roadmancycling.com/o...
    The Roadman Cycling Podcast, hosted by Anthony Walsh, is one of the most downloaded cycling podcasts online with over 5 million downloads.
    Every weekday, we share inspirational, intimate and disarmingly-unfiltered conversations about how to recapture your health through cycling. We aim to answer one central question - how do we use cycling as a tool for health, happiness & longevity. From iconic world-class cyclists like Andre Gripel, Tyler Hamilton & Alex Dowsett to everyday heroes, every story matters.
    Spotify Podcast 👇
    open.spotify.com/show/2oCs3N4...
    Apple Podcast 👇
    podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast...
    Google Podcast 👇
    podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...
    Thanks for watching & please subscribe to our channel and hit us with your questions!
    Your interaction is our motivation.
    Subscribe here! 👇👇
    czcams.com/users/roadmancycl...
    Follow us online:
    Listen to Roadman Cycling Podcast 👇👇wavve.link/roadmancycling
    Website 👉 roadmancycling.com
    Instagram 👉 / roadman.cycling
    Roadman Cycling Podcast 👉 wavve.link/roadmancycling
    Facebook 👉 / roadman.cycling
    Twitter 👉 / roadmancycling
    #Cycling #RoadBike #Roadman #RoadmanCyclingPodcast
    Leave us a comment below!
    0:00 Introduction
    1:01 Retirement For Alex & what Does His Miss?
    2:05 The Chaos Of Racing Vs His New Life
    3:01 Nathan Haas Gives Me A Beer! - Gravel Racing
    7:54 Gravel Racing Changes Your Perspective
    9:17 Searching For That Last World Tour Contract
    11:07 Senior Riders & Experience No Longer Wanted
    15:50 Investing EVERYTHING Into His Last 5 Years
    16:10 Alex Becomes A Lead-Out Specialist
    17:00 Lead-Out Is Good But No Sprinter To Win
    18:02 How Much Data Do World Tour Teams Use
    20:10 Benji At Lantern Rouge & His Insights
    21:30 An Exit Plan - What's After Pro Racing For Alex?
    26:20 Taking Any Opportunity! Onlyfans?!?!?
    26:40 NoPinz and Wattbike
  • Sport

Komentáře • 39

  • @TheRoadmanPodcast
    @TheRoadmanPodcast  Před 11 měsíci +5

    If you enjoyed this podcast with Alex you'll love my chat with Pete Stetina. Since hanging up the World Tour wheels he has made a massive mark on gravel cycling
    czcams.com/video/YDz6q10vWlo/video.html

  • @daveallenwex1962
    @daveallenwex1962 Před 11 měsíci +14

    Excellent. Alex was wonderful in Movistar and the interview. He’s almost to nice for that hard world of the pro scene. A level headed guy who takes everything in his stride. 💯🚴‍♂️👀

  • @petyrkowalski9887
    @petyrkowalski9887 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Such a great guy. I loved his Giro stage win.

  • @d1m4d
    @d1m4d Před 10 měsíci +2

    Really enjoyed watching this. I can personally vouch for the fact that Alex is a top bloke. I still remember him giving me some words of encouragement at a national TT champs ten years ago or so. Very humble guy and class act

  • @cyclingfreak56
    @cyclingfreak56 Před 9 měsíci +2

    From the title I was prepared not to like this episode. However Alex’s matter of fact, no whining interpretation of his reality was refreshing and easy to understand. Well done!

  • @kevinmorgan2317
    @kevinmorgan2317 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Cycling at 50kph with wind blowing at 90º producing a yaw of 15º: Actual wind speed would be 13.4kph. Great listening to Alex.

  • @davess61
    @davess61 Před 3 měsíci +1

    inspired to watch this interview after reading Alex's great book Bloody Minded 🙂

  • @thewisconsingravelcyclist
    @thewisconsingravelcyclist Před 11 měsíci +6

    Excellent interview! So cool to hear this perspective. Looking forward to more interviews like this!!!

  • @davidmcilvenna3710
    @davidmcilvenna3710 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Great interview... Thank you for uploading!

  • @mrr2880
    @mrr2880 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Good interview, very informative and super interesting insight into pro cycling

    • @TheRoadmanPodcast
      @TheRoadmanPodcast  Před 11 měsíci

      thanks for checking it out. plenty more in the pipeline which i hope you'll enjoy

  • @LittleNinjah
    @LittleNinjah Před 11 měsíci +2

    Great stuff, love Alex, real nice bloke

    • @TheRoadmanPodcast
      @TheRoadmanPodcast  Před 11 měsíci

      He’s a top lad. Loved having him on the podcast. Thanks for tuning in

  • @TomParling
    @TomParling Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great interview and quality hosting well done 👌

  • @SlowtwitchDe
    @SlowtwitchDe Před 10 měsíci +1

    just GOT TO LOVE Alex!!!!
    Once again great Interview!

  • @andrewsandoz8005
    @andrewsandoz8005 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Good luck Alex with life after racing.

  • @crazypaulinquebec
    @crazypaulinquebec Před měsícem

    Here they are...the Gravel Rules that encapsulate (somewhat) the ''Spirit of Gravel'' ;-)
    1-Don't pivot, stay on the rivet
    2-To power the wheel, eat more oatmeal
    3-Ride in the rain, don't complain
    4-Your luck is finite, so stay upright
    5-A dirty bike means you're in the good fight
    6-Don't sweat a flat, that's part of the combat
    7-Pity the roadies, mere dasypoedes (sorry, but how am I supposed to find a word that rhymes with roadies?)
    8-The washboard road, taping out freedom's code
    9-Roads less traveled, troubles unraveled
    10-Self-supported roll-out, ingenuity sprouts
    11-A dusty track, stay ahead of the pack
    12-No asphalt in sight, things must be right
    13-Bumps and puddles are part of the puzzle
    14-Pound on the pedals, problems will settle
    15-Mercyless the Gravel Grinder, pavement is kinder
    16-Tireless turning tires, Gravel grinders, the outliers
    17-As the weather gets colder, gravelers get bolder
    18-Gravel, mud, ice or snow, after many hours it's chapeau
    19-The gravel trail never leads to fail

  • @ChrisCoombes
    @ChrisCoombes Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great interviewer.

  • @jonathanrobinson2628
    @jonathanrobinson2628 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Gravel is only just catching on here in Sweden, which is remarkable considering that at least 75% of all the roads in rural Sweden are gravel!

    • @henrikbergstrom62
      @henrikbergstrom62 Před 4 měsíci

      and october to april even our tarmac roads are filled with gravel

  • @goldenretriever6261
    @goldenretriever6261 Před 10 měsíci

    Come back to Ontario. We have lots of gravel.

    • @TheRoadmanPodcast
      @TheRoadmanPodcast  Před 10 měsíci

      Amazing gravel in Ontario. Some of my favourite routes are on those white roads

  • @heikkihuotari
    @heikkihuotari Před 10 měsíci

    Come to Finland, flat gravel guaranteed 😀

  • @tweed0929
    @tweed0929 Před 10 měsíci +1

    One more evidence that cycling is not romantical hero-elevating sport it used to be. It's cold, calculated, data-driven accountantfest with lots of crashes and occasional positive spectacle.

  • @stuartorton1959
    @stuartorton1959 Před 23 dny

    Are sportsmen selfish? Thea's guys pursue a career that pays well for a few years? We effectively pay their wages because ibuy the bike's and the kit . But we work 50 years just to have a livable retirement sport is getting so entitled it is beyond belief please wake up to yourself.

  • @MrSzwarz
    @MrSzwarz Před 10 měsíci +3

    Cycling nowadays is not a sport anymore, it iis purely technical, doping and sponsoring.

    • @glennoc8585
      @glennoc8585 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Cycling is a broad churchnot just racing

    • @petyrkowalski9887
      @petyrkowalski9887 Před 10 měsíci

      Rubbish. Its cleaner than its ever been thanks for biological passports and massive testing regimes. Just stop it

    • @mateuszzdyb3547
      @mateuszzdyb3547 Před 3 měsíci +1

      so like any other sport then

  • @plutopedro1
    @plutopedro1 Před 11 měsíci

    Ouch, taking time from the cast to negatively harsh on others who arn't you and don't have your certified experiences to converse about bike racing.

    • @alexandercameron1977
      @alexandercameron1977 Před 10 měsíci +8

      Sorry, can you explain what you mean? It is uncomprehensible.

    • @ssmmothers
      @ssmmothers Před 10 měsíci

      😤🐎🐎🐎🐎💩💩💩💩💩💩