Zone2Speak Podcast

FREE AUDIOBOOK FOR THE FIRST 100 LISTENERS!Grab yours: https://healthyhedonism.zoundy.com/WsnfQtv9V1CMu6ywFVoj9CVu5Are you actually healthy, or are you just really good at being fit?In this episode of Zone2Speak, I'm joined by Dr. Erica Oberg, physician, researcher and founder of Concierge Natural Medicine, to talk about longevity, healthy aging, women's health and her refreshing philosophy of Healthy Hedonism.We dive into the topics every female cyclist should understand: perimenopause, hormones, HRT, nutrition and how women's bodies change as they get older.About Dr. Erica Oberg: Dr. Erica Oberg is a physician and researcher focused on longevity, prevention and healthy aging. She is the founder of Concierge Natural Medicine and the philosophy of Healthy Hedonism, bringing together evidence-based medicine and the idea that health should also be enjoyable.Follow Dr. Erica → Instagram | Facebook | Website: https://www.drericaoberg.com | YoutubeSupport Zone2Speak by shopping with these Discount Codes:☀️ Pelotan – 20% off the ultimate sunscreen for athletes. Get yours using code ZONE2SPEAK: Pelotan🚴‍♂️ Cycplus Smart Pump – 10% off (plus 5% off everything else). Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Cycplus🛞 ICAN Carbon Wheels – 20% off High-performance carbon wheels. Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 20% off: ICAN Carbon Wheels🕶️ Siroko – 10% off performance apparel. Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 10% off: Siroko☕ Clearly Not Coffee – 10% off A functional blend of cacao, mushrooms, maca, and adaptogens for calm energy and focus. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Clearly Not Coffee🌍 Down the Road – 15% off High-performance cycling apparel. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Down the Road🧬 OLEUS – 20% off Science-backed supplements. Use code ZONE_0EYXDGB8CJSS: OLEUS🥣 Huel – Nutritionally complete meals. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: HuelTo all of my listeners, thank you for your continued support! Every time you use one of these links or codes, you’re helping support Zone2Speak and keep the podcast going. ❤️Follow Zone2SpeakInstagram: @‌zone2speakYouTube: Zone2Speak Podcast

FTP. HRV. TSS. Power. Heart rate. Training load. The list goes on. Sometimes it feels like we need a PhD just to go for a bike ride. This episode is all about the analog cyclist: riding more, tracking less, and remembering that cycling can be about something other than numbers. We talk about data, gadgets, performance, riding by feel, and why sometimes the best ride is the one where you have absolutely no idea what your average speed was. Because not every ride needs to be productive.  Not every ride needs to make you fitter. But they all can. Data is important. But you can analyze all (or nothing) later.  Maybe sometimes you just need a bike, a good road, and nowhere you particularly need to be. -- Follow Josh and Get the Book  Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/the.analog.cyclist/  Book → https://books2read.com/u/4E5RMo  --  🎁 Support Zone2Speak by shopping with these Discount Codes for Zone2Speak Listeners! Use code ZONE2SPEAK to save on top-tier performance and wellness products: ☀️ Pelotan – 20% off the ultimate sunscreen for athletes. Lightweight, breathable, and designed for endurance sports, it’s perfect for long days in the saddle. Get yours using code ZONE2SPEAK: Pelotan 🚴‍♂️ Cycplus Smart Pump – 10% off (plus 5% off everything else) A compact, powerful pump ideal for cyclists and endurance athletes. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Cycplus 🛞 ICAN Carbon Wheels – 20% off High-performance carbon wheels for road, gravel, and adventure riding. I’ve just put the G30 700 wheels on my ENVE MOG and I’m absolutely in love with them! Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 20% off: ICAN Carbon Wheels 🕶️ Siroko – 10% off performance apparel designed for long rides, big adventures, and everything in between. From gravel to endurance racing, Siroko combines comfort, style, and technical performance for life on the bike. Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 10% off: Siroko ☕ Clearly Not Coffee – 10% off A functional blend of cacao, mushrooms, maca, and adaptogens for calm energy and focus. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Clearly Not Coffee 🦸🏻‍♀️ Ultrahuman: Track sleep, fitness, cycles and blood markers to enhance healthspan and longevity: Ultrahuman | CODE: ZONE2SPEAK 🎧 Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones – £10 off Designed for situational awareness while training outdoors. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Shokz 🔇 Loop Earplugs – 10% off Earplugs to reduce noise and control sensory overload to help you focus. Use code AFF_ZONE2SPEAK10: Loop Earplugs 🌍 Down the Road – 15% off High-performance cycling apparel built for comfort and style. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Down the Road 🧬 OLEUS – 20% off Science-backed supplements focused on performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Thoughtfully formulated to support active lifestyles. Use code ZONE_0EYXDGB8CJSS: OLEUS 🥤 Nuzest – 15% off Clean, plant-based protein designed to support recovery and performance without artificial additives. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Nuzest 🍃 Codeage – 10% off A leading supplement brand offering collagen, vitamins, liposomal blends, probiotics, and more. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Codeage 🥣 Huel – Nutritionally complete meals. High-protein, plant-based meals packed with essential nutrients—perfect for busy athletes. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Huel 💪 Save on top products to elevate your health, performance, and recovery! To all of my listeners, thank you for your continued support! Every time you use one of these links or codes, you’re helping support Zone2Speak and keep the podcast going ❤️ --- Follow Zone2Speak Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/zone2speak/ YouTube → https://youtube.com/@zone2speakpodcast 

In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Jannik Christ, who just won the SGRAIL100 this past weekend, to talk about his journey in endurance sport, how he trains, and how he manages to stay ambitious without getting sucked into the performance black hole. Jannik has a really refreshing approach to sport. He clearly wants to perform and improve, but at the same time, he puts a lot of value on having fun and enjoying the process. We talk about: Jannik’s journey into cycling and endurance sport Winning the SGRAIL100 How he approaches training and performance What keeps him motivated and enjoying the sport I really enjoyed this conversation because it goes beyond training plans and race results. If you’re into endurance sport, training and the psychology behind performance, I think you’ll enjoy this one. -- Follow Jannik Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/jannik.christ/ Strava → https://www.strava.com/athletes/17427209  --  🎁 Support Zone2Speak by shopping with these Discount Codes for Zone2Speak Listeners! Use code ZONE2SPEAK to save on top-tier performance and wellness products: ☀️ Pelotan – 20% off the ultimate sunscreen for athletes. Lightweight, breathable, and designed for endurance sports, it’s perfect for long days in the saddle. Get yours using code ZONE2SPEAK: Pelotan 🚴‍♂️ Cycplus Smart Pump – 10% off (plus 5% off everything else) A compact, powerful pump ideal for cyclists and endurance athletes. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Cycplus 🛞 ICAN Carbon Wheels – 20% off High-performance carbon wheels for road, gravel, and adventure riding. I’ve just put the G30 700 wheels on my ENVE MOG and I’m absolutely in love with them! Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 20% off: ICAN Carbon Wheels 🕶️ Siroko – 10% off performance apparel designed for long rides, big adventures, and everything in between. From gravel to endurance racing, Siroko combines comfort, style, and technical performance for life on the bike. Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 10% off: Siroko ☕ Clearly Not Coffee – 10% off A functional blend of cacao, mushrooms, maca, and adaptogens for calm energy and focus. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Clearly Not Coffee 🦸🏻‍♀️ Ultrahuman: Track sleep, fitness, cycles and blood markers to enhance healthspan and longevity: Ultrahuman | CODE: ZONE2SPEAK 🎧 Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones – £10 off Designed for situational awareness while training outdoors. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Shokz 🔇 Loop Earplugs – 10% off Earplugs to reduce noise and control sensory overload to help you focus. Use code AFF_ZONE2SPEAK10: Loop Earplugs 🌍 Down the Road – 15% off High-performance cycling apparel built for comfort and style. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Down the Road 🧬 OLEUS – 20% off Science-backed supplements focused on performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Thoughtfully formulated to support active lifestyles. Use code ZONE_0EYXDGB8CJSS: OLEUS 🥤 Nuzest – 15% off Clean, plant-based protein designed to support recovery and performance without artificial additives. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Nuzest 🍃 Codeage – 10% off A leading supplement brand offering collagen, vitamins, liposomal blends, probiotics, and more. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Codeage 🥣 Huel – Nutritionally complete meals. High-protein, plant-based meals packed with essential nutrients—perfect for busy athletes. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Huel 💪 Save on top products to elevate your health, performance, and recovery! To all of my listeners, thank you for your continued support! Every time you use one of these links or codes, you’re helping support Zone2Speak and keep the podcast going ❤️ --- Follow Zone2Speak Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/zone2speak/ YouTube → https://youtube.com/@zone2speakpodcast 

Colombia is becoming an exciting destination for gravel cycling and ultra-endurance adventures. But what is it really like to ride, race and build a cycling community there? In this episode of Zone2Speak, I sit down with Rafael Ospino, Colombian gravel cyclist, co-founder of 3 Puertos Gravel Bici, and winner of the 2025 Trancordilleras Nonstop. We talk about: 🚴‍♂️ Ultra-distance racing and the mental game of keeping going 🇨🇴 Gravel cycling, adventure and the cycling culture in Colombia ⛰️ Racing Trancordilleras Nonstop ☕ Building 3 Puertos Gravel Bici into a cycling community hub 🍦 Nutrition, recovery and why ice cream deserves a conversation If you love gravel bikes, bikepacking, ultra cycling, endurance racing or discovering new places by bicycle, you'll enjoy this conversation. -- Follow Rafa: https://www.instagram.com/rafospino/ 3 Puertas Cafe: https://www.instagram.com/3puertosgravel/ --  🎁 Support Zone2Speak by shopping with these Discount Codes for Zone2Speak Listeners! Use code ZONE2SPEAK to save on top-tier performance and wellness products: ☀️ Pelotan – 20% off the ultimate sunscreen for athletes. Lightweight, breathable, and designed for endurance sports, it’s perfect for long days in the saddle. Get yours using code ZONE2SPEAK: Pelotan 🚴‍♂️ Cycplus Smart Pump – 10% off (plus 5% off everything else) A compact, powerful pump ideal for cyclists and endurance athletes. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Cycplus 🛞 ICAN Carbon Wheels – 20% off High-performance carbon wheels for road, gravel, and adventure riding. I’ve just put the G30 700 wheels on my ENVE MOG and I’m absolutely in love with them! Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 20% off: ICAN Carbon Wheels 🕶️ Siroko – 10% off performance apparel designed for long rides, big adventures, and everything in between. From gravel to endurance racing, Siroko combines comfort, style, and technical performance for life on the bike. Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 10% off: Siroko ☕ Clearly Not Coffee – 10% off A functional blend of cacao, mushrooms, maca, and adaptogens for calm energy and focus. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Clearly Not Coffee 🦸🏻‍♀️ Ultrahuman: Track sleep, fitness, cycles and blood markers to enhance healthspan and longevity: Ultrahuman | CODE: ZONE2SPEAK 🎧 Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones – £10 off Designed for situational awareness while training outdoors. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Shokz 🔇 Loop Earplugs – 10% off Earplugs to reduce noise and control sensory overload to help you focus. Use code AFF_ZONE2SPEAK10: Loop Earplugs 🌍 Down the Road – 15% off High-performance cycling apparel built for comfort and style. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Down the Road 🧬 OLEUS – 20% off Science-backed supplements focused on performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Thoughtfully formulated to support active lifestyles. Use code ZONE_0EYXDGB8CJSS: OLEUS 🥤 Nuzest – 15% off Clean, plant-based protein designed to support recovery and performance without artificial additives. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Nuzest 🍃 Codeage – 10% off A leading supplement brand offering collagen, vitamins, liposomal blends, probiotics, and more. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Codeage 🥣 Huel – Nutritionally complete meals. High-protein, plant-based meals packed with essential nutrients—perfect for busy athletes. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Huel 💪 Save on top products to elevate your health, performance, and recovery! To all of my listeners, thank you for your continued support! Every time you use one of these links or codes, you’re helping support Zone2Speak and keep the podcast going ❤️ --- Follow Zone2Speak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zone2speak/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@zone2speakpodcast 

We all see the new bikes, shiny components, product launches, press coverage and Instagram posts. But what happens behind the scenes? Who decides which journalists and creators get invited? How do brands launch a new product?  This week on Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Simon Cittati and Giulio Neri, co-founders of Bike Connection Agency, to go behind the curtain of the cycling industry. Since starting BCA in 2017, Simon and Giulio have built a business connecting bike brands with media, creators and the wider cycling community through events, communications, PR and their Bike Connection Platform. We talk about what really happens at a bike launch, what makes a good journalist or content creator, the sometimes complicated relationship between brands and media, the rise of creators, and how the cycling industry has changed over the years. A look at cycling from the other side of the handlebars. --- Follow Bike Connection Agency: https://www.instagram.com/bikeconnectionagency/  Website: https://bikeconnectionagency.com/  --- 🎁 Support Zone2Speak by shopping with these Discount Codes for Zone2Speak Listeners! Use code ZONE2SPEAK to save on top-tier performance and wellness products: ☀️ Pelotan – 20% off the ultimate sunscreen for athletes. Lightweight, breathable, and designed for endurance sports, it’s perfect for long days in the saddle. Get yours using code ZONE2SPEAK: Pelotan 🚴‍♂️ Cycplus Smart Pump – 10% off (plus 5% off everything else) A compact, powerful pump ideal for cyclists and endurance athletes. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Cycplus 🛞 ICAN Carbon Wheels – 20% off High-performance carbon wheels for road, gravel, and adventure riding. I’ve just put the G30 700 wheels on my ENVE MOG and I’m absolutely in love with them! Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 20% off: ICAN Carbon Wheels 🕶️ Siroko – 10% off performance apparel designed for long rides, big adventures, and everything in between. From gravel to endurance racing, Siroko combines comfort, style, and technical performance for life on the bike. Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 10% off: Siroko ☕ Clearly Not Coffee – 10% off A functional blend of cacao, mushrooms, maca, and adaptogens for calm energy and focus. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Clearly Not Coffee 🦸🏻‍♀️ Ultrahuman: Track sleep, fitness, cycles and blood markers to enhance healthspan and longevity: Ultrahuman | CODE: ZONE2SPEAK 🎧 Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones – £10 off Designed for situational awareness while training outdoors. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Shokz 🔇 Loop Earplugs – 10% off Earplugs to reduce noise and control sensory overload to help you focus. Use code AFF_ZONE2SPEAK10: Loop Earplugs 🌍 Down the Road – 15% off High-performance cycling apparel built for comfort and style. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Down the Road 🧬 OLEUS – 20% off Science-backed supplements focused on performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Thoughtfully formulated to support active lifestyles. Use code ZONE_0EYXDGB8CJSS: OLEUS 🥤 Nuzest – 15% off Clean, plant-based protein designed to support recovery and performance without artificial additives. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Nuzest 🍃 Codeage – 10% off A leading supplement brand offering collagen, vitamins, liposomal blends, probiotics, and more. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Codeage 🥣 Huel – Nutritionally complete meals. High-protein, plant-based meals packed with essential nutrients—perfect for busy athletes. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Huel 💪 Save on top products to elevate your health, performance, and recovery! To all of my listeners, thank you for your continued support! Every time you use one of these links or codes, you’re helping support Zone2Speak and keep the podcast going ❤️ --- Follow Zone2Speak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zone2speak/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@zone2speakpodcast 

In this episode, I’m joined by Lincon Zarbietti, a bike guide, to talk about the side of cycling tours most riders never see. There’s the beautiful scenery, incredible roads, and dream days on the bike… and then there’s everything happening behind the scenes. Route planning, logistics, weather, mechanical problems, tired legs, constant travel, and, of course, dealing with cyclists who all have very different ideas of what makes a “good day” on the bike. We talk about the best parts of the job, the hardest parts, the riders who test your patience, the moments that make it all worthwhile, and what it’s like to essentially live out of a suitcase while making someone else’s cycling holiday happen. A different perspective on cycling, and one I’ve never explored on Zone2Speak before. --- Follow Lincon Zarbietti: https://www.instagram.com/aboutlincon/  Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/7350196  --- 🎁 Support Zone2Speak by shopping with these Discounts for Zone2Speak Listeners! Use code ZONE2SPEAK to save on top-tier performance and wellness products: ☀️ Pelotan - 20% off the ultimate sunscreen for athletes. Lightweight, breathable, and designed for endurance sports, it’s perfect for long days in the saddle. Get yours using code ZONE2SPEAK: https://pelotan.cc 🚴‍♂️ Cycplus Smart Pump – 10% off (plus 5% off everything else) A compact, powerful pump ideal for cyclists and endurance athletes. Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.cycplus.com/?ref=zone2speak 🕶️ Siroko – 10% off performance apparel designed for long rides, big adventures, and everything in between. From gravel to endurance racing, Siroko combines comfort, style, and technical performance for life on the bike. Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 10% off: https://srko.co/zone2speak ☕ Clearly Not Coffee – 10% off A functional blend of cacao, mushrooms, maca, and adaptogens for calm energy and focus. Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://clearly.eu/zone2speak 🦸🏻‍♀️ Ultrahuman: Track sleep, fitness, cycles and blood markers to enhance healthspan and longevity: https://ultrahumanhealthcare.pxf.io/zone2speak | CODE: zone2speak  🎧 Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones – £10 off Designed for situational awareness while training outdoors. Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://uk.shokz.com?sca_ref=8382102.Xbr34XfTZS&utm_source=website&utm_medium=affiliate_program&utm_campaign=ukaffiliate_standard-podcast-commission_juliana-veterano_8382102 🔇 Loop Earplugs – 10% off Earplugs to reduce noise and control sensory overload to help you focus - Use code: AFF_ZONE2SPEAK10: https://loop-earplugs.sjv.io/zone2speak  🌍 Down the Road – 15% off High-performance cycling apparel built for comfort and style - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://downtheroad.cc 🧬 OLEUS – 20% off Science-backed supplements focused on performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Thoughtfully formulated to support active lifestyles - Use code: ZONE_0EYXDGB8CJSS: https://oleus.com 🥤 Nuzest – 15% off Clean, plant-based protein designed to support recovery and performance without artificial additives - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.nuzest.co.uk/zone2speak 🍃 Codeage – 10% off A leading supplement brand offering collagen, vitamins, liposomal blends, probiotics, and more. Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.codeage.com/ 🥣 Huel – Nutritionally complete meals. High-protein, plant-based meals packed with essential nutrients—perfect for busy athletes. Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://uk.huel.com/pages/loudcrowd-ambassador?utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=loudcrowd&lc_ambassador_id=Y3VzdG9tZXI6NTgzNTY3O 💪 Save on top products to elevate your health, performance, and recovery! To all of my listeners, thank you for your continued support! --- Follow Zone2Speak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zone2speak/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@zone2speakpodcast 

What if being fitter, leaner and able to train harder doesn’t necessarily mean you’re healthier? In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Renee McGregor, one of the leading voices in sports nutrition, RED-S and athlete health, for a conversation about something that can be incredibly easy to overlook in endurance sport: the difference between performance and health. We talk about low energy availability and RED-S, why losing your period shouldn’t be seen as a normal consequence of hard training, and how the pursuit of being lighter can sometimes come at a significant cost. We also cover fuelling for endurance cycling, carbohydrates, training fasted, recovery, and the signs your body may be struggling even when your performance still looks good. And the conversation goes beyond female athletes. We discuss hormonal health through different stages of life, including perimenopause and menopause, as well as testosterone and what men should understand about their own hormonal and nutritional health. This is a conversation about looking beyond watts, weight, and race results, and recognising that long-term performance is built on a healthy body. --- Follow Renee McGregor: https://www.instagram.com/r_mcgregor/  Work with Renee McGregor: https://intentbrandwork.com/renee-mcgregor  Latest Substack: https://thefuellinereneemcgregor.substack.com/p/are-women-better-than-men-at-endurance  --- 🎁 Support Zone2Speak by shopping with these Discounts for Zone2Speak Listeners! Use code ZONE2SPEAK to save on top-tier performance and wellness products: ☀️ Pelotan - 20% off the ultimate sunscreen for athletes. Lightweight, breathable, and designed for endurance sports, it’s perfect for long days in the saddle. Get yours using code ZONE2SPEAK: https://pelotan.cc 🚴‍♂️ Cycplus Smart Pump – 10% off (plus 5% off everything else) A compact, powerful pump ideal for cyclists and endurance athletes. Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.cycplus.com/?ref=zone2speak 🕶️ Siroko – 10% off performance apparel designed for long rides, big adventures, and everything in between. From gravel to endurance racing, Siroko combines comfort, style, and technical performance for life on the bike. Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 10% off: https://srko.co/zone2speak ☕ Clearly Not Coffee – 10% off A functional blend of cacao, mushrooms, maca, and adaptogens for calm energy and focus. Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://clearly.eu/zone2speak 🦸🏻‍♀️ Ultrahuman: Track sleep, fitness, cycles and blood markers to enhance healthspan and longevity: https://ultrahumanhealthcare.pxf.io/zone2speak | CODE: zone2speak  🎧 Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones – £10 off Designed for situational awareness while training outdoors. Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://uk.shokz.com?sca_ref=8382102.Xbr34XfTZS&utm_source=website&utm_medium=affiliate_program&utm_campaign=ukaffiliate_standard-podcast-commission_juliana-veterano_8382102 🔇 Loop Earplugs – 10% off Earplugs to reduce noise and control sensory overload to help you focus - Use code: AFF_ZONE2SPEAK10: https://loop-earplugs.sjv.io/zone2speak  🌍 Down the Road – 15% off High-performance cycling apparel built for comfort and style - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://downtheroad.cc 🧬 OLEUS – 20% off Science-backed supplements focused on performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Thoughtfully formulated to support active lifestyles - Use code: ZONE_0EYXDGB8CJSS: https://oleus.com 🥤 Nuzest – 15% off Clean, plant-based protein designed to support recovery and performance without artificial additives - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.nuzest.co.uk/zone2speak 🍃 Codeage – 10% off A leading supplement brand offering collagen, vitamins, liposomal blends, probiotics, and more. Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.codeage.com/ 🥣 Huel – Nutritionally complete meals. High-protein, plant-based meals packed with essential nutrients—perfect for busy athletes. Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://uk.huel.com/pages/loudcrowd-ambassador?utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=loudcrowd&lc_ambassador_id=Y3VzdG9tZXI6NTgzNTY3O 💪 Save on top products to elevate your health, performance, and recovery! To all of my listeners, thank you for your continued support! --- Follow Zone2Speak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zone2speak/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@zone2speakpodcast 

In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Gerard Greene, co-founder of YOTEL and the person behind Off Grid Girona, a unique retreat just outside Girona designed around nature, food, cycling, and, most importantly, community. We talk about what it takes to walk away from the corporate world, starting again later in life, and why Gerard chose Girona for his next chapter. We also get into why Off Grid was never meant to be just another cycling hotel, and the importance of creating spaces where people can slow down, share a meal, and connect. Gerard shares the challenges of entrepreneurship, his approach to sustainability, the role of local food, and his thoughts on how Girona can continue to grow as a cycling destination without losing what makes it special. A conversation about entrepreneurship, taking risks, cycling, hospitality, nature, and the idea that sometimes success isn't about building something bigger, it's about building something more meaningful. --- Follow Off Grid Girona Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridgirona/  Website: https://linktr.ee/offgridgirona  --- 🎁 Support Zone2Speak by shopping with these Discounts for Zone2Speak Listeners! Use code ZONE2SPEAK to save on top-tier performance and wellness products: ☀️ Pelotan - 20% off the ultimate sunscreen for athletes. Lightweight, breathable, and designed for endurance sports, it’s perfect for long days in the saddle. Get yours using code ZONE2SPEAK: https://pelotanus.avln.me/c/KzNFeMsDzDxZ 🚴‍♂️ Cycplus Smart Pump – 10% off (plus 5% off everything else) A compact, powerful pump ideal for cyclists and endurance athletes - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.cycplus.com/?ref=zone2speak 🕶️ Siroko – 10% off performance apparel designed for long rides, big adventures, and everything in between. From gravel to endurance racing, Siroko combines comfort, style, and technical performance for life on the bike. Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 10% off: https://srko.co/zone2speak ☕ Clearly Not Coffee – 10% off A functional blend of cacao, mushrooms, maca, and adaptogens for calm energy and focus - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://clearly.eu/zone2speak 🎧 Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones – £10 off Designed for situational awareness while training outdoors - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://uk.shokz.com?sca_ref=8382102.Xbr34XfTZS&utm_source=website&utm_medium=affiliate_program&utm_campaign=ukaffiliate_standard-podcast-commission_juliana-veterano_8382102 🔇 Loop Earplugs – 10% off Earplugs to reduce noise and control sensory overload to help you focus - Use code: AFF_ZONE2SPEAK10: https://loop-earplugs.sjv.io/zone2spea 🌍 Down the Road – 15% off High-performance cycling apparel built for comfort and style - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://downtheroad.cc 🧬 OLEUS – 20% off Science-backed supplements focused on performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Thoughtfully formulated to support active lifestyles - Use code: ZONE_0EYXDGB8CJSS: https://oleus.com 🥤 Nuzest – 15% off Clean, plant-based protein designed to support recovery and performance without artificial additives - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.nuzest.co.uk/zone2speak 🍃 Codeage – 10% off A leading supplement brand offering collagen, vitamins, liposomal blends, probiotics, and more - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.codeage.com/ 🥣 Huel – Nutritionally complete meals High-protein, plant-based meals packed with essential nutrients—perfect for busy athletes - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://uk.huel.com/pages/loudcrowd-ambassador?utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=loudcrowd&lc_ambassador_id=Y3VzdG9tZXI6NTgzNTY3O 🏋️‍♂️ OMRE Supplements – 15% off Premium supplements to support strength, stamina, and recovery- Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://omresupplements.com 💪 Save on top products to elevate your health, performance, and recovery! To all of my listeners, thank you for your continued support! --- Follow Zone2Speak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zone2speak/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@zone2speakpodcast 

Violette Neza’s cycling journey is about so much more than racing. Born and raised in Rwanda, Violette has become one of the country’s leading female cyclists, a UCI-certified coach, mentor, and advocate for women in cycling. At the heart of her work is KOMERA New Cycling Team, a project she founded to introduce young Rwandan girls to cycling and create opportunities for them to grow through sport. In this episode, we talk about what it means to create opportunities for young girls in Rwanda, the challenges of being a female African cyclist on the international stage, and what life really looks like as a privateer. Violette’s story is one of resilience, purpose, and proving that you can race for your own dreams while creating a path for the women coming behind you. --- Follow Violette Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nezaviolette/  Komera: https://www.instagram.com/komeranewct/  --- 🎁 Support Zone2Speak by shopping with these Discounts for Zone2Speak Listeners! Use code ZONE2SPEAK to save on top-tier performance and wellness products: ☀️ Pelotan - 20% off the ultimate sunscreen for athletes. Lightweight, breathable, and designed for endurance sports, it’s perfect for long days in the saddle. Get yours using code ZONE2SPEAK: https://pelotanus.avln.me/c/KzNFeMsDzDxZ 🚴‍♂️ Cycplus Smart Pump – 10% off (plus 5% off everything else) A compact, powerful pump ideal for cyclists and endurance athletes - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.cycplus.com/?ref=zone2speak 🕶️ Siroko – 10% off performance apparel designed for long rides, big adventures, and everything in between. From gravel to endurance racing, Siroko combines comfort, style, and technical performance for life on the bike. Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 10% off: https://srko.co/zone2speak ☕ Clearly Not Coffee – 10% off A functional blend of cacao, mushrooms, maca, and adaptogens for calm energy and focus - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://clearly.eu/zone2speak 🎧 Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones – £10 off Designed for situational awareness while training outdoors - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://uk.shokz.com?sca_ref=8382102.Xbr34XfTZS&utm_source=website&utm_medium=affiliate_program&utm_campaign=ukaffiliate_standard-podcast-commission_juliana-veterano_8382102 🔇 Loop Earplugs – 10% off Earplugs to reduce noise and control sensory overload to help you focus - Use code: AFF_ZONE2SPEAK10: https://loop-earplugs.sjv.io/zone2spea 🌍 Down the Road – 15% off High-performance cycling apparel built for comfort and style - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://downtheroad.cc 🧬 OLEUS – 20% off Science-backed supplements focused on performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Thoughtfully formulated to support active lifestyles - Use code: ZONE_0EYXDGB8CJSS: https://oleus.com 🥤 Nuzest – 15% off Clean, plant-based protein designed to support recovery and performance without artificial additives - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.nuzest.co.uk/zone2speak 🍃 Codeage – 10% off A leading supplement brand offering collagen, vitamins, liposomal blends, probiotics, and more - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.codeage.com/ 🥣 Huel – Nutritionally complete meals High-protein, plant-based meals packed with essential nutrients—perfect for busy athletes - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://uk.huel.com/pages/loudcrowd-ambassador?utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=loudcrowd&lc_ambassador_id=Y3VzdG9tZXI6NTgzNTY3O 🏋️‍♂️ OMRE Supplements – 15% off Premium supplements to support strength, stamina, and recovery- Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://omresupplements.com 💪 Save on top products to elevate your health, performance, and recovery! To all of my listeners, thank you for your continued support! --- Follow Zone2Speak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zone2speak/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@zone2speakpodcast 

What does it actually take to build a stronger, more resilient cyclist? Derek Teel, founder of Dialed Health, joins Zone2Speak to break down strength training for cyclists, from what actually matters in the gym to how much strength work you really need when you're balancing training, racing, work, and life. Derek has coached everyone from everyday cyclists to elite ultra-endurance athletes, including Lael Wilcox. We talk about strength training for long-distance riders, the biggest mistakes cyclists make, mobility, core strength, training throughout the season, and what separates elite athletes from the rest. But this conversation goes much deeper than training. Two years ago, Derek suffered a life-changing accident that left him wondering if he would ever walk again. Today, he's back on the bike and has completed a double Everesting challenge. We talk about what happened, rebuilding his body and identity, the mental side of recovery, and how the experience changed the way he thinks about coaching, training, and success. And don't miss the Fire Chat at the end, a fast, fun round of strength, recovery, cycling and training questions that gets Derek's unfiltered takes on everything from squats vs. deadlifts to trainer ride vs gym session. If you want to ride stronger, recover better, and keep riding for years to come, this one is for you. --- Follow Derek and Dialed Health  Derek: https://www.instagram.com/dialedhealth/  Dialed Health: https://www.dialedhealth.com/  --- 🎁 Support Zone2Speak by shopping with these Discounts for Zone2Speak Listeners! Use code ZONE2SPEAK to save on top-tier performance and wellness products: ☀️ Pelotan - 20% off the ultimate sunscreen for athletes. Lightweight, breathable, and designed for endurance sports, it’s perfect for long days in the saddle. Get yours using code ZONE2SPEAK: https://pelotanus.avln.me/c/KzNFeMsDzDxZ 🚴‍♂️ Cycplus Smart Pump – 10% off (plus 5% off everything else) A compact, powerful pump ideal for cyclists and endurance athletes - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.cycplus.com/?ref=zone2speak 🕶️ Siroko – 10% off performance apparel designed for long rides, big adventures, and everything in between. From gravel to endurance racing, Siroko combines comfort, style, and technical performance for life on the bike. Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 10% off: https://srko.co/zone2speak ☕ Clearly Not Coffee – 10% off A functional blend of cacao, mushrooms, maca, and adaptogens for calm energy and focus - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://clearly.eu/zone2speak 🎧 Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones – £10 off Designed for situational awareness while training outdoors - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://uk.shokz.com?sca_ref=8382102.Xbr34XfTZS&utm_source=website&utm_medium=affiliate_program&utm_campaign=ukaffiliate_standard-podcast-commission_juliana-veterano_8382102 🔇 Loop Earplugs – 10% off Earplugs to reduce noise and control sensory overload to help you focus - Use code: AFF_ZONE2SPEAK10: https://loop-earplugs.sjv.io/zone2spea 🌍 Down the Road – 15% off High-performance cycling apparel built for comfort and style - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://downtheroad.cc 🧬 OLEUS – 15% off Science-backed supplements focused on performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Thoughtfully formulated to support active lifestyles - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK15: https://oleus.com 🥤 Nuzest – 15% off Clean, plant-based protein designed to support recovery and performance without artificial additives - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.nuzest.co.uk/zone2speak 🍃 Codeage – 10% off A leading supplement brand offering collagen, vitamins, liposomal blends, probiotics, and more - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://www.codeage.com/ 🥣 Huel – Nutritionally complete meals High-protein, plant-based meals packed with essential nutrients—perfect for busy athletes - Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://uk.huel.com/pages/loudcrowd-ambassador?utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=loudcrowd&lc_ambassador_id=Y3VzdG9tZXI6NTgzNTY3O 🏋️‍♂️ OMRE Supplements – 15% off Premium supplements to support strength, stamina, and recovery- Use code: ZONE2SPEAK: https://omresupplements.com 💪 Save on top products to elevate your health, performance, and recovery! To all of my listeners, thank you for your continued support! --- Follow Zone2Speak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zone2speak/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@zone2speakpodcast