How to Ride Faster & Get Fit in 3 Easy Steps

A listener has completely turned their health, fitness and cycling around in just 6 months... Anthony fills us in on how you can do it too!

In other topics...Ever feel emotionally flat after a big ride? Or wonder why mid-morning sessions hit different? In this week’s Rider Support, Anthony and Sarah dive into the sneaky science behind your best—and worst—training windows, the psychology of post-workout slumps, and why skipping sessions might not be failure but feedback. They also talk safety in racing: are organisers doing enough, or is it time for real reform? Plus, what happened to the GORE-TEX ShakeDry jacket, and how can you shop for safer, PFAS-free kit? Whether you’re a parent wondering if it’s time to coach your teen, or a rider questioning your fuelling strategy on descents—this episode's for you.

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Chapters -

0:00 Intro
0:11 How You Can Change Your fitness In Just 6 Months!
6:47 How Do We Make Racing Safer?
14:32 Why Can’t I Buy The GORE Tex Shake Dry Jacket Anymore?
17:44 I Feel Like I Train Better In The Mornings. Is There A Scientific Reason?
22:54 Should My Teenager Get A Coach Or Just Enjoy The Sport?