Richardson Opens Up About His Quest to Be a Pro in 12 Months

Alexander Richardson joins Anthony for another Roadman Cycling Podcast. Alex's life took an incredible turn from being a stock broker to becoming a professional cyclist in just 12 months! Join us as we delve into Richardson's journey, exploring his passion, dedication, training regimen, and what it took to transition into the world of pro cycling. 🚴 What motivated Alexander Richardson to leave the stock market? 🚴 How did he tackle the challenges in his path? 🚴 What are his top tips for aspiring cyclists looking to follow in his tracks? From insights into the financial world to intense cycling training, this video offers a comprehensive look at a transition that's nothing short of inspiring. Whether you're a cycling enthusiast, someone considering a career change, or just love a great success story, this video is sure to motivate and inform. If you haven't check out my conversation with Greg LeMond yet it will blow your mind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xq5PQvBFvI&t=116s ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. Jump on over to https://wattbike.com/ to check out their amazing indoor training bikes. To get 10% of your Wattbike Atom purchase use code "roadman10" at checkout 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 https://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 👇👇 https://coaching.roadmancycling.com/optin-556661521659382149638 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 👇 https://open.spotify.com/show/2oCs3N4ahypwzzUrFqgUmC Apple Podcast 👇 https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-roadman-cycling-podcast/id1224143549 Google Podcast 👇 https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5saWJzeW4uY29tLzIwMDI0My9yc3M Thanks for watching & please subscribe to our channel and hit us with your questions! Your interaction is our motivation. Subscribe here! 👇👇 https://www.youtube.com/c/roadmancycling?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us online: Listen to Roadman Cycling Podcast 👇👇https://wavve.link/roadmancycling Website 👉 http://roadmancycling.com Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/roadman.cycling/ Roadman Cycling Podcast 👉 https://wavve.link/roadmancycling Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/roadman.cycling Twitter 👉 https://twitter.com/RoadmanCycling #Cycling #RoadBike #Roadman #RoadmanCyclingPodcast Leave us a comment below! 0:00 Intro 1:38 When Did Alex Get The Cycling Bug 4:07 Cycling has Changed Alex's Priorities 7:23 Alex's Documentary That Hit Over 1M Views 9:12 Alex's Attention To Detail 14:39 How Did Alex Go From Stockbroker To Pro Cyclist 20:08 The Leap To Pro Cycling - THE MYTH 23:15 Becoming A "Classy" Bike Rider 23:58 How Quickly Did Alex Get Promoted To Cat 1 24:26 Overtraining & An Obsession With Dieting 29:58 Flawed Testing & Flawed Data In Pro Teams 36:39 His Time At Alpecin-Fenix World Tour Team 38:20 Alex Has His Bike Robbed By Machete Knife Gang 45:44 Alex's Exciting New Project