Watts On

Watts on in the Peloton proudly shares a podcast by Mark Windsor! Mark is a former AIS and Australian Cycling Team Coach. The current Cycling NSW Historian. And, long-term coach and mentor of Watts on in the Pelotons' Tim Guy. -The story of the local connection with the 2020 Tour de France winner, Tadej Pogacar- Former Bathurst Club Rider Tim Guy (of Orange, NSW) has won a stage on the UCI Continental Asian Circuit and podium-ed in a UCI 2.2 Tour Green Jersey Classification. He has also been a team mate to some of the world best cyclists. Including 2020 superstars Tadej Pogacar, Rohan Dennis & Jai Hindley.. However he also has suffered from Anxiety and Depression which has made his life a roller coaster of emotions. The attached Podcast uses interviews from the last 4 years to tell Tim Guy’s Story. It tells of Tim’s amazing contribution to the development of Tour De France winner Tadej Pogacar, and the secrets of his success, plus the power of role models. It also tells of his battles; from representing Australia as a junior and his fight against Anxiety and Depression.. 

ZWIFT - It's time for a closer look! - Not everyone likes finding a black cat in their Allen's Party mix - but for some, it's the holy grail - In this episode, Neil and Tim narrow their focus, get back to their cycling roots and investigate the online racing platform, Zwift. Cyclists from every level have flocked to the online platform. It's been a lifesaver for cycling and the sanity of many athletes during the pandemic. But, just how much emphasis should we be placing on these results? How accurate is the technology for determining who is truly the strongest rider? Is Zwift legit? If you like cycling, smart trainers and power meters than this is the episode for you. You are the black cat lovers of the Australian sporting landscape and we have a bag of them, just for you.     

The Australian people have banded together to squash the COVID-19 curve, but have they unknowingly, also squashed some ants? Is this podcast meant to be funny? How are cyclists coping with the pandemic and will the Tour de France run in 2020? French correspondant and coach Mark Fenner weighs in! So many questions, so much nonsense, so little time!

The "undisputed masters of faff" return. An early admission of "editing the shit" out of their last podcast, despite an initial claim that no editing would be done, leads Neil and Tim to further step-up their game. They intivite their first guest to the show, discussing the winners and losers of the pandemic so far. All this in a fraught attempt to convert a "solid lead" for a patreon supporter into an actual supporter.

The Covid-19 pandemic is here! It has moved our lives into hibernation, has brought chaos to our door - we are in ruin! We need a balancing force, a hero, a saviour - to restore world order. Fear not, watts on in the peloton is here! Bringing you what others cannot - long-winded, unconcise, unrestrained and mindless chatter. These are unprecedented times, where Watts on in the Peloton might be exactly what you need!  

After a little trouble converting the audio file to something that could actually be played. But, things have been adapted and we have come up with a solution. There was a bit of stress along the way but it all works out well, as this podcast is all about the need for stress in order to adapt. That goes for life as well as for increased performance.

In the second episode from Slovenia for 2019, Tim expands on his thoughts of establishing a foundation for performance. He talks about his battles with managing self expectations and how this can derail progression. 

Arriving in a foreign country and getting settled for a season of racing on a UCI Continental Cycling team is no easy task. Ljubljana Gusto Santic rider, Tim Guy, talks about getting the basics sorted when getting ready for a year racing in Europe. It's easy to get carried away thinking about performance, but wait, first things first, is there any detergent for the washing machine?

Chris Harper swallows his strawberry, and then the chat begins! We talk about his recent National Championships and the exciting finale, the TDU, his origins of cycling and life, and much much more! Enjoy the podcast.

Interview with Ayden Toovey, young Australian cyclist normally riding for Team BridgeLane who is about to commence the Tour Down Under riding for the UniSA National Team. 

We take the opportunity to sit down with 19-year-old Viktor Potočki. Viktor became the Elite Croatian National Road Race Champion after making his way into a 6 man break away and sprinting them for the victory. We talk about the race, what it was like to recieve his Santic Cycling custom National Champion's jersey and his plans for the future. 

Ljubljana Gusto Xaurum Cyclist Ben Hill had a horror cash in China in November 2017. We delve into the details of the accident and the 7-weeks it took him to get home. Strict doctors, battles with an insurance company and an over stayed visa make this story to good to miss. We also talk with Ben about the 2018 Tour of Croatia. A 2.HC 6 day stage race held last week in which he and 6 Ljubljana Gusto Xaurum temmates competed. This podcast has it all!

Neil and Tim sit down with Albury/Wodonga local and ex-professional cyclist Rhys Pollock. They talk Rhys' background in mountain biking, his move to the road, racing in Europe and his time as a 'double professional'. Tune in for insight on a local legend.  

Tim sits down with Continental Cycling Team Ljubljana Gusto Xaurum teammates Ben Hill and Torataro Nishi. Recorded from their new home in Slovenia, in this podcast the boys discuss Ben's controversial appointment to the prestigious role of house captain, the recently completed Tour De Tochigi, wet training rides, food and upcoming races and holding down a washing machine. With plenty of laughs, and insight, there is sure to be more coming from these three.

Mark Windsor interviews Timmy Guy the night before flying out to Japan for the Tour of Tochigi. Tim and Ljubljana Gusto Xaurum teammate, Ben Hill rode the race together on a previous team last year. Ben winning the inaugural event! This year they are back to defend the title. Ben has been recovering from a horror crash in China in early November and the event will be his first real test on his recovery fitness .

Mark Windsor - Cycling NSW historian and Tim Guy's coach of 15 years turns the tables on Tim Guy, interviewing him on his team Ljubljana Gusto Xaurum for 2018. Mark has produced a number of podcasts for the Cycling NSW heritage commission and will be partnering with Watts On on a number of podcasts througut the year. Along with this podcast, we will hoast some of his fasinating podcasts on the history of Cycling in NSW on Watts On too.

Charly McMillan - AKA: THE SLOTH, has been the AWPCC President (or "El Presidente" as he likes to title himself) for a year. Watts on in the Peloton interviews Charly to find out; if the experience has thrown any unexpected curve balls, what has happened in the club over the year, what the future holds and if he is considering nominating for a second year "in office".  The Podcast also investigates the Lester and Son Funeral Directors 1k crit series and brings to light some stella performances of local cyclists over the Australian SUMMER OF CYCLING.

WOITP record a special edition podcast for the Ron Boulton Cycles Track Open - the first track open held on Orange's Moulder Park Velodrome in over 30-years. Host Tim Guy talks about his three attempts at starting a journey back from Albury for the event, and unashamedly throws former Orange Cycle Club member, Angus Tobin under the bus. he also tries to navigate a mischievous interview with Orange Cycle Club President Mitch Bland and sits down with up and coming Orange cyclist Harry Bryant to talk about the race and his year ahead. Dubbo cyclist Tim Hines makes a fun guest appearance as he unknowingly walks into the middle of an interview. 

The Albury region has dealt with multiple controversies over the past week! Not least; A CRASH, A FLAT, A POLICE ENQUIRY, RUMOURS OF CYCLIST'S HOLDING UP A FIRETRUCK, A MISSING DRIVER, 2 SOCIAL MEDIA FRENZIES, EXPLETIVES FROM A BLUE TRUCK - A NEWS CREW and VIDEO FOOTAGE that may have been filmed by a driver with a GO-PRO on his cap (or may have been FILMED with a PHONE whilst driving). It's crazy, it's controversial, it's fun and most importantly it's all tied together with an emphasis on road safety. What are you waiting for! Dive right in!   *The controversial footage that was most certainly filmed from a blue truck and may or may not have been filmed on a phone whilst driving - make up your own mind. http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/5182773/border-bike-debate-goes-viral-after-truckie-films-video-while-driving/

Wednesday the 13th December doubled as the last AWPCC Criterium of 2017 and the 2017 Club Criterium Championships! In this edition of Watts on in the Peloton, Neil and Tim report on all the night had to offer; great racing, solid fields, Club Champions and free Ashlar Woodfire PiZZA thanks to Ken Payne Painting and Decorating. Also covered in this podcast is the exciting 1k Criterium series set to send 2018 off with an early BANG, and the 2017 Club Road Race Championships held on Saturday the 16th December. So crank up the stereo and settle in for some education and entertainment!!    

There's been a rather prolonged void of watts on silence, but today, that silence is broken. New Tours, Cancelled Tours, a booming criterium series and FREE PIZZA has re-awoken the Podcasting and cycling duo of Neil van der Ploeg and Timmy Guy.   If you'd like to support the podcast, there are many ways that you can do this: tell people positive things about it, mention it when people are already in a FANTASTIC mood (they may mistakenly attribute our podcast for their good mood, and seek it out), write positive reviews, or through a small financial donation via patron.podbean.com/wattsoninthepeloton  Thanks for listening!

After a month away from the airways, Watts on In The Peloton is back.  Taking on board some feedback suggesting that they sound too similar, Neil and Tim make an initial attempt to differentiate between themselves. They also discuss the Tour de Riverina racing series and the recent VRS Tour of Mansfield.  Riding up falls creek is hard enough for anyone. But try it on a Tandem, and try it without eyesight. Neil and Tim talk to Daniel Searle about The Blind Challange - a charity ride up falls creek raising money for a blind school in Thailand. Finally, Local bike shop owner Steve - from the Full Cycle of Albury, gives some advice on effectively rolling turns, great info for the upcoming handicap races. 

In last week's podcast Watts On In The Peloton had time to knuckle down and discuss bunch rides. In this week's episode there is NO TIME for idle chit chat, just a jam packed 35minutes of past and present cycling action. In review was the Chuch record attempt, Tim's BIG WIN in the Phillipines with Taiwanese team mate, Lu giving an insight into his big crash. So download, get busy, and let Watts On In The Peloton fill the airways as you do WHATEVER you need to do; whether it be an ergo session, tax, facial hair grooming, cooking up some food, or even dealing with a particularly stubborn poo... unfortunately not the only bad poo joke- BE WARNED!    

Tim and Neil band together to create a Watts on in the Peloton first. A Special Edition Podcast that celebrates the hard work and tenacity (word of the day) shown by the Juniors of the Orange Cycle Club at the 2016 State Track Championships. 

Neil and Tim discuss Albury's own "Summer of cycling". The Bended Elbow TT series continues be a hotbead of competition, with the top local riders battling it out for line honours. Sunday's "Church" is Brining Back Bunch Brothers with riders banding together and riding as a unit to knock out a record breaking time for the loop. The AWPCC AGM is on the horizon and the AWPCC 2016 road race calender is taking shape. 

Neil and Tim give a recap of the 2016 Jayco Herald Sun Tour. They discuss the winners; Chris Froome, Ben Hill and Chris Hamilton. They also confront the controversy; Peter Kennaugh and Pat Shaw, Sky and Avanti. It's all here, the full scoop and the inside word from Australia's oldest cycling stage race.

Tim and Neil give the inside scoop into the first day of action at the 2016 Jayco Herald Sun Tour. They discuss the Prologue's pros and cons, and the much hyped SunTour rematch between Chris Froome and Tim Guy himself, who have been absent since the 2008 Sun Tour! Will Tim Guy's fight against the Black Dog help him fight the Froome Dog? Or will Froome's cycling specific training prevail? Enjoy, and look out for the "behind the scenes" video on youtube!