The Decline of British Cycling w/ Owen Lake | Ep.5

A Lap of West Cyprus

Yesterday, I woke up to a raging storm. I could imagine the lightning, preceding the roaring thunder which rattled my eardrums. I pictured the 6-hour ride I had planned, a lap of west Cyprus, and wondered whether it would be safe. What happened next could well be described as one of the most spectacular rides. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tomportsmouth.substack.com/subscribe [https://tomportsmouth.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

The Mattie Dodd Episode

In Ted Lasso, there was a perfect scene in which he described his fascination with Walt Whitman’s famous quote: “Be Curious; not judgmental.” I think we all could do with a bit of that. As I prepare to move to France, I am curious to see if I can create a podcast with curiosity at its core. That's when Athletes After Hours came alive. Athletes After Hours aims to discover the lesser-known sides of professional athletes, exploring what fascinates them when they step away from the spotlight of competition. Each episode will feature intriguing conversations with elite competitors about their intellectual pursuits, creative hobbies, and the unexpected interests that fuel their curiosity between training sessions. From family to friends, coffee to chefs, artists to videographers, and entertainers to storytellers. Discover the myriad ways these world-class athletes find balance and inspiration to complement their performance. Join us as we uncover the fascinating intersection between athletic excellence and personal passions. Today, you'll hear from @mattiedodd⁠ [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCGa1XrObvu1Fw7PXmzzY-cA] of Tirol KTM. We spoke a while back about how he had found the extra free time he had from an unfortunate illness, which put him out of action for several months. When he wasn't getting back on the bike, he kept his brain fresh through painting, writing, combined with his deep appreciation for history. Enjoy. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tomportsmouth.substack.com/subscribe [https://tomportsmouth.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Videography I — Red Walters

In Ted Lasso, there was a perfect scene in which he described his fascination with Walt Whitman’s famous quote: “Be Curious; not judgmental.” I think we all could do with a bit of that. As I prepare to move to France, I am curious to see if I can create a podcast with the theme of curiosity at its core. That's when Athletes After Hours came alive. Athletes After Hours aims to discover the lesser-known sides of professional athletes, exploring what fascinates them when they step away from the spotlight of competition.  Each episode will feature intriguing conversations with elite competitors about their intellectual pursuits, creative hobbies, and the unexpected interests that fuel their curiosity between training sessions. From family to friends, coffee to chefs, artists to videographers, and entertainers to storytellers. Discover the myriad ways these world-class athletes find balance and inspiration to complement their performance.  Join us as we uncover the fascinating intersection between athletic excellence and personal passions. Today, you'll hear from ⁠ ⁨@TheRedster⁩ ⁠ [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCGa1XrObvu1Fw7PXmzzY-cA] of Grenada in his Airbnb between races in Portugal. He is also speaking ahead of his recent competition in Panama for the Pan-American Track Championships. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tomportsmouth.substack.com/subscribe [https://tomportsmouth.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

The Future of Triathlon w/ Dan Dixon | Ep.6

Welcome to The Chopper House Podcast. Coming up in this episode of the 'Ever Wonder' Series at The Chopper House:  The podcast to start off the year is with Dan Dixon. A British Triathlete from the North East capital of Newcastle. A young triathlete at the age of 20 years old. He is finding his feet on his journey to the top of Triathlon. Experiencing the ups and downs of sport and take the lessons on board as quickly as he can, from the highs of Commonwealth Games in Birmingham to the lows of falling back in a season long target. I resonated with a lot of what he said in this podcast episode, showing wisdom and experience beyond his years. Dan has been taking an alternative route to other triathletes, skipping the 'university route' as he describes. I hope you enjoy this conversation. Dan Dixon. Keep an eye on that name. He has a big future ahead. You can find Dan on:  Instagram – @danieldixon_tri | Youtube – | Twitter – You can follow me, Tom Portsmouth, on all platforms and let me know how you like the podcast by rating the podcast or downloading the episode.  Tri Training w/ Nutrition (00:32) A perspective on weight in sport (12:40) Commonwealth Games (18:58) SuperLeague Triathlon (25:06) Travelling the World (40:52) To 2023!! (52:25) ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tomportsmouth.substack.com/subscribe [https://tomportsmouth.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

The Decline of British Cycling w/ Owen Lake | Ep.5

Welcome to The Athlete Experience.   I chat with the man behind Monument Cycling – Owen Lake – about the descent of the British Domestic Scene, and what he is doing to ensure its salvation.   We also discuss the challenges of organising a cycle race in the UK and how he's using his knowledge in digital production to improve the face of British Cycling.  The key difference to other podcasts, is that the people I interview are following their dreams right now. And they are NOT finished. They're only getting started. I want to capture the rawness of facing challenges and tests on the road to achieving what you want.   You can find @monument_hq [https://www.instagram.com/monument_hq/] You can follow me, Tom Portsmouth (@thomportsmouth). TP  Chapters: Intro (00:00) What is Monument Cycling? (01:11) British Domestic Scene (09:15) Monument - The Race Organiser (21:30) The Team Behind Monument Cycling (27:40) Netflix - Ride to Survive (40:30) Outro (57:44) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tomportsmouth.substack.com/subscribe [https://tomportsmouth.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]