All Torque Podcast

Catch Aaron Dunford, founder of Fusion peak Professional Cycling in this episode of the ALl Torque Podcast. Aaron is originally from Vancouver Island Canada and moved to Australia to start his business.

 In this episode, Aaron talks about cycling, bike fitting, and everything in between. With formal training from Serotta, Trek Bicycles and some of the worlds’ greatest fitters, he has accumulated knowledge and ability to fit existing bikes, whether it’s road, time trial, triathlon and mountain bike along with custom cycling prosthetic design and construction.

In this episode we cover:

The story of how Fusion Peak in Sydney, Australia started.

Aaron tells us about the services they offer such as aerodynamic analysis, size cycle and frame design, bike fit, shoes and cleats, mountain bike suspension and cycling prosthetic and innovation and also 3D printing. Let's talk about. 

Interesting tips on bike fitting and improving your performance.

How they became known in the industry and how they help cyclists improve their performance, bikes and gears.

The changes that mountain bike fits and suspensions can bring to your cycling.

Aaron tells us about working with Gerard Cushion, how long he built the prosthetic, and the period it took him to test the product and have the success he achieved.

Links:

Fusion Peak

Fusion Peak Twitter

Fusion Peak Facebook

Fusion Peak Phone Number: 0449 665 151

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In Episode 55 of the All Torque Podcast, I interview Jean-Paul Ballard, the CEO and Co-Founder of Swiss Side Wheels. Before working full time for Swiss Side in 2014, he worked as a lead engineer in Formula 1 motor racing teams for 14 years.

Swiss Side is the leading aerodynamic specialist in the cycling industry. They push the boundaries of aerodynamics design, construction and materials to bring cycling wheels into a new era. The company was founded in 2012 and really kicked off in 2014 with the first Aero Hadrons 625 Aero Wheel. Jean-Paul leads the company together with Dr. Seamus Mullarkey, former Head of Aerodynamics from the Sauber, now Alfa Romeo F1 Team for 20 years.

In this episode we cover:

The interesting story of how Jean Paul started Swiss Side.

Balancing his career at F1 while pursuing his interest for cycling.

His work with individual athletes and teams in Swiss Side’s support arm.

The tests and measurements they take and make that helps improve athlete performance and allows them to find the best set-ups and equipment for their specific needs.

Jean Paul shares how their data has helped them and gives us an example of what they have changed and improved as a result.

Using the best equipment for each athlete depending on the race conditions.

Jean Paul discusses aerodynamics versus weight.

Tips for athletes, in particular cyclists, triathletes in improving their performance.

Jean Paul shares a funny story with us.

Links:

Talks at Google: Jean Paul Ballard

Jean Paul Ballard Instagram

Swiss Side Website

Swiss Side Facebook

Swiss Side Instagram

Swiss Side YouTube

Swiss Side Twitter

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Christopher Jones, Founder and Publisher of Bicycles Network Australia joins us in Episode 54 of the All Torque Podcast as we talk about how fulfilling this passion of building this community has helped and educated thousands of cyclists around the country. Apart from managing the website, he works as the Creative Director of Signale in Germany for 19 years now and has been a Wheelchair Support Cyclist in the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival for over 6 years.

Bicycles Network Australia is a thriving forum of over 220,000 monthly readers. It is a safe haven for cyclists to connect and discuss anything and everything about cycling. The website publishes regular cycling news and reviews, targeted advertising strategies, and the Australian Cycling Industry survey, analysis and reports.

In this episode we cover:

The story of what sparked Christopher’s interest in cycling to fulfilling his passion of starting Bicycles Network Australia.

Keeping Bicycles Network Australia as a free resource for cyclists that works in the interest of the community.

How the website makes money.

The benefits of having and participating in the forums.

E-bikes and cargo bikes as transportation options for people.

Holland and Denmark as the world leaders in cycling infrastructure and social integration for cycling. 

How the rest of Europe compares to Holland and Denmark in terms of cycling.

The changes that Bicycles Network Australia has gone through over the years.

Christopher shares funny cycling stories he has experienced

Links:

Bicycles Network Australia Website

Bicycles Network Australia Facebook

Bicycles Network Australia Instagram

Bicycles Network Australia Twitter

Bicycles Network Australia YouTube

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In Episode 53 of the All Torque Podcast, Sergey Lagutin, a coach and trainer for elite performance athletes and a superior sprinter and race strategist, joins us to share his story expertise in cycling.

Sergey is a former Russian pro-cyclist who now lives in New Jersey, Pennsylvania USA. With over 37 years of experience as an Olympic and professional road cyclist, and winning multiple titles, Sergey now uses his experience for effective preparation, strategy and tactics to guide his athletes to create and significantly improve their own personal best times.

In this episode we cover:

The story of how Sergey’s started his career in cycling and racing to where he is now.

His life in the US as a retired cyclist.

Sergey’s journey as a cyclist, competing in various races and tours around the world.

Joining RusVelo and his experience in racing in Europe.

The differences in management and support that he got from different teams he joined.

His experience in the three Olympics he joined.

The learnings he took from the worst year of his career.

How race strategies have helped him and his athletes.

Sergey shares a funny story from when he was a sprinter.

The changes he saw in the Tour Down Under race through the years.

 

Links:

Sergey Lagutin LinkedIn

 

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In Episode 52 of the All Torque Podcast, Lee Reithmuller of Rocksy Handcycles chats with us about his interesting and inspiring story of creating adaptive mountain bikes as a side hustle. Lee helps “wheelies” get off flat surfaces and into the natural environment with their unique Off-Road Handcycles. 

Lee has built different bikes over the years and personally facilitates the design and engineering contractors involved in creating the production of these adaptive mountain bikes in Australia.

In this episode we cover: 

Lee’s story and the highs and lows of his journey to do what he’s doing today.

His inspiration in starting to make wheelchair bikes.

Manufacturing their first prototype bike.

The changes that his bikes have gone through over the years from the time he started to the present.

Lee tells us more about developing his most recent bucket bike and his athlete, Daniel McCoy.

Funny stories that Lee has had throughout his journey of creating bikes.

The future of biking for athletes with disabilities.

The most interesting things he has seen with the work that he does.

The people and experiences that inspire Lee the most.

Links

Rocksy Mountain Bike Instagram

Rocksy Mountain Bike Facebook

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In Episode 51 of the All Torque Podcast, Gearoid Towey, the Co-Founder of The Athlete Advantage and Crossing the Line Sport joins us to share his journey from being an Olympic rowing athlete to now working on their athlete development program in the space of mental health; supporting athletes, ex-athletes, personal development managers, coaches, clubs and federations together with The Final Whistle Group.

Gearoid represented Ireland in the Olympics and is a 3-time Olympian and a former World Rowing Champion. After retiring, he has then moved to Australia and has worked in sport-related careers before finally founding Crossing the Line Sport where they support retired athletes and bring a global community together and co-founding The Athlete Advantage.

In this episode we cover: 

Gearoid’s story on how he got started in rowing, being an athlete, and competing in the Olympics to what he is doing today.

His transition and retirement from the sport.

He shares his experience in joining 3 Olympic Championships.

Gearoid reminisces on his funniest experiences during the Olympics.

He discusses why weight is one of the biggest challenges a rower faces when competing.

Common problems that athletes go through.

The most interesting thing he has seen in relation to athlete transition.

The difference between Ireland and Australia in relation to mindset or the problems in handling life after sport.

Gearoid tells us more about the Athlete Advantage Program which he is working with the Internation Cycling Executives Body on.

Links

The Athlete Advantage Website

Crossing the Line Website

Gearoid Towey LinkedIn

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In Episode 50 of the All Torque Podcast, Stuart Hinds, an Australian Soft Tissue Therapist joins us to share his story and experience on his work process, working with Olympic athletes, and many more. Stuart has over 27 years of experience on his hands in the balance of tissue therapies, his professional practice. He pioneered his own technique for treating hip pain and dysfunction - the NAT Hip Technique. 

He regularly holds lectures, writes articles and runs training workshops and professional mentoring sessions on his expertise. His website is an online education website that has a large range of professional development resources to support and extend the skills of remedial massage therapists, physiotherapists, osteopaths, myotherapists, chiropractors and other soft tissue therapists.  They offer trusted, quality educational products that earn you Continuing Professional Education.

In this episode we cover: 

Stuart’s story on how he got started and became a soft tissue therapist.

His process of helping athletes at a holistic and more personal level, personalising each treatment depending on their needs and other contributing factors.

His experience treating a frozen shoulder and how this jumpstarted him to develop his own hip technique.

More information about Stuart’s YouTube Channel - the many topics he covers there and the users and viewers of his videos.

Stuart shares the stand out stories of athletes who have competed in the olympics.

He shares funny stories from his experiences.

The future of recovery in Stuart’s view.

The importance of rest and recovery.

The most interesting things he has seen working with athletes.

Links

Stuart Hinds Website

Stuart Hinds Twitter

Stuart Hinds Facebook

Stuart Hinds Instagram

Stuart Hinds LinkedIn

Stuart Hinds YouTube

Premax Website

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Randall Cooper, Sports Physiotherapist and CEO & Founder of Premax, joins us in this episode to share with us interesting information on physiotherapy, the best recovery tools for athletes, strength training, and their products on Premax.

Premax is a sports skincare company, with a range of products for cyclists, athletes and health practitioners. Premax supplies the likes of Team INEOS, Michelton-SCOTT, Cycling Australia, and the AIS; and many other athletes and teams all over the world.

In this episode we cover: 

The story of how Randall became a Sports Physiotherapist.

The highlights of being a Sports Physiotherapist.

Randall’s shares with us how he worked and helped athletes in the Olympics.

Why cyclists need to do weights.

The most important tool for recovery.

The story of how Premax started and how cycling has played a major role in growing their brand.

Their future plans for Premax.

The most interesting and the funniest things he has seen as a Physio.

Links

Randall Cooper LinkedIn

Premax Website

Premax Facebook Page

Premax Instagram

Premax YouTube

Premax Twitter

Premax Blog Posts

Should cyclists do weights?

Why do cyclists get groin pain?

What do modern elite athletes do to recover quickly? 

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Rob Crowe OAM, Founder of Ridewiser, joins us in Episode 48 of the All Torque Podcast to talk about improving mental health and well-being through balanced cycling. Rob is an Olympic-level cyclist, a motivational presenter and Ridewiser Ergo Instructor.

Ridewiser Ergo trains your cycling engine. It is the ultimate physical, mental and social cycling development experience. It helps you improve techniques and achieve your cycling goals, whether it’s to awaken your top-end powers or build your engine from the ground up.

In this episode we cover: 

The story of how Rob started in sport to where he is today.

Learnings he took from  Heiko Salzwedel.

The percentage of work and colours that Rob is willing to train in.

Rob’s suggestion on the length of exercise you need.

The funniest things that’s happened in his classes.

Rob’s opinion on the future of cycling.

His training events and ride with St. Kilda Cycling Club.

Links

Ridewiser Website

Ridewiser Facebook

Ridewiser Instagram

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Jo Formosa, the founder of Back2Health and co-founder of Health Dynamics globally, joins me today to talk about the benefits of detoxifying your body to renew and regain your performance and health. She found her way to Ayurveda through the experience that she has personally gone through in her athletic journey.

Jo is an Ayurvedic Health Expert, an Executive Health coach, and a Practitioner and International Speaker in Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Remedial Therapy and Neuro-Strategies with 25 years of experience and training at her back. Her vision is to help people achieve perfect health so they can lead happy and healthy lives free from pain, illness, and mediocrity. Living at optimal health will be the driving force to live your optimal life.

In this episode we cover: 

Jo’s journey through the years, her sports, her experience getting an injury and the highs and lows that came with it.

The benefits that cycling has brought to her life.

How a good digestive system can help athletes perform better in their sport.

Tips for detoxing.

A tried and tested way to rid our bodies of unwanted waste and toxins for better health.

An example of an athlete who went through a detoxification program run by Jo and how it helped regain his overall health and performance in sport.

The availability of online and face-to-face consultations with Jo.

The meaning of Ayurveda.

Understanding your body type in Ayurveda.

Ways of correcting imbalances before they manifest.

The most interesting thing Jo has seen with regard to the positive effects of detox.

Jo shares her funniest experience in cycling.

Links

Back2Health Website

Back2Health Facebook

Back2Health Twitter 

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