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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Episode 56 - Aaron Dunford

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 

Episode 55 - Jean Paul Ballard

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 

Episode 54 - Christopher Jones

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  

Episode 53 - Sergey Lagutin

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

Episode 52 - Lee Riethmuller

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

Episode 51 - Gearoid Towey

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

Episode 50 - Stuart Hinds

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? 

Episode 49 - Randall Cooper

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

Episode 48 - Rob Crowe

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 

Episode 47 - Jo Formosa

Bridie O’Donnell, Head of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation, joins us in this episode of the All Torque podcast to talk about her career as a cyclist; the advances, problems and opportunities in the space of women in sport in Australia; and her memoir on her life as a pro cyclist. Bridie is a medical doctor who has a passion for sports and pursued careers in rowing, triathlon and cycling. She is a 2016 world-record breaker who has set a mark in the Women's UCI Hour Record Book. She is also the author of “Life and Death: A Cycling Memoir” which is her story of triumph and hard work to achieve her dreams. In this episode we cover:  Bridie’s journey from practising her profession as a doctor and as a national rower,  to becoming a pro cyclist. How her background as a medical doctor helped in her pro cycling career. Physical and psychological differences in her sports in relation to her mindset. Exciting things about the Victorian government providing funding for women in sport to encourage greater participation. Problems and barriers in sport for women. The participation of women in the coaching and management of sport in Australia and other countries. The opportunities that Bridie sees evolving and her thoughts on the support of other states for prioritizing funding. The story behind what prompted her to write her Book “Life and Death: A Cycling Memoir” Links Bridie O’Donnel Twitter Bridie O’Donnel LinkedIn Life and Death: A Cycling Memoir

Episode 46 - Bridie O’Donnell

In this episode, we are joined by Mandy Napier of Mindset for Success as she shares her story of how mindset coaching has positively changed and improved her sporting journey. She gives us tips on how to change our mindset and apply these learnings in our lives. Mandy is a Mindset and Performance Coach, Professional Speaker, Trainer, Author, Founder of ‘The Winning Edge Formula,’ and Creator of Get Breakthrough Results Program, a brand new 9-week online group program.  She coaches high achieving driven professionals and individuals and empowers people to clear their hurdles, reprogram their minds and perform at their best; ultimately to live a richer, healthier and happier lives, personally and professionally. In this episode we cover:  The story of how she started doing triathlons and 2 years later, representing Australia at the first World’s Long Course Triathlon in Nice, France. Her experience at the race in Kona, Hawaii and how she pushed herself to finish it despite the hurdles she went through. How our mindset can affect the way we feel. Mandy’s journey from living in the UK, working and then travelling to different countries and settling down in Australia to marry and start training for triathlons. The power of the subconscious mind. Mandy gives us 4 key things we can do to change our mindset and examples of how we can apply these in our life. 2 of the most interesting things that Mandy has seen in her travels. The effect that a funny or happy mindset can do to help transform feelings of fear. The importance of having a goal, purpose, and focus. Links Mindset for Success Website Mindset for Success Facebook Mandy Napier Twitter Mandy Napier LinkedIn Mandy Napier YouTube

Episode 45 - Mandy Napier

In this episode, Jake Edwards tells us his challenging but inspiring story of being a football athlete to founding his not for profit organization, Outside the Locker Room. He also shares tips on how to help others who are experiencing mental illness, their app, their upcoming projects and tips and advice for listeners. ‘Outside The Locker Room’ is dedicated to supporting sporting clubs, schools and workplaces for their welfare and education requirements across Australia. Outside the Locker Room focuses on areas such as mental health, drugs, alcohol, gambling and domestic violence. Their program educates and brings awareness to these topics. Their passion is to not only educate but provide a safe, secure and private welfare platform for individuals to access 24/7 in a time of need. In this episode we cover:  His inspiring story of why he started Outside The Locker Room The common denominator of people who experience spiralling down. Tips and advice for listeners or friends of listeners who may be in a compromised position in terms of helping someone who they think might have a mental illness or themselves, personally. His plans for coming to New South Wales. The offerings of the Outside The Locker Room App Plans for Outside the Locker Room programs Requirements for being a Community Ambassador for Outside the Locker Room. Jake shares an inspiring story on how one of his programs had a huge and positive impact on one of the athletes. Their recent partnership with Cycling Victoria and a video series that’s about to be launched in the next few weeks called “Two Wheels to Listen” Links Jake Edwards LinkedIn Jake Edwards Instagram Outside the Locker Room Website Outside the Locker Room Instagram Outside the Locker Room Facebook

Episode 44 - Jake Edwards

In this episode, Hannah Macdougall shares her impressive story of being an elite paralympian athlete representing Australia in various games and championships for both swimming and cycling. She has won numerous medals from Silver to Gold in several games for both sports. Hannah’s extensive experience and background as an athlete has allowed her to become a role model, ambassador, advocate and many more for different organizations She holds a PhD in Athlete Well-Being, she is a Community Engagement Advisor with Victoria State Emergency Services, and her goal is to assist communities and people to achieve their highest potential. In this episode we cover:  Hannah’s story starting with how she started to swim competitively and then shifting to cycling. What made her switch from swimming to cycling. Something people don’t know about Hannah. Her preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. What she would have done differently knowing what she knows now. Hannah’s advice to young athletes today. A funny story about her experience while public speaking in schools. How she is managing her work-life balance. Links Hannah Macdougall Website Hannah Macdougall Facebook Hannah Macdougall Twitter Hannah Macdougall Instagram Hannah Macdougall LinkedIn

Episode 43 - Hannah Macdougal

In this episode, Richard Colman, a wheelchair athlete born with Spina Bifida shares his journey with us as an athlete and coach. He is currently working with the National Disability Insurance Agency NDIA). He has competed for Australia in the T53 Category in various games and championships worldwide such as the World Athletics Championships in France, the Paralympic Games in Athens, and the London Paralympic Games to name a few where he has won medals from bronze and silver to gold. In this episode we cover:  Richard’s story of his disability and how he started to get involved with sports. What is the T53 Category? His story on being the first person in a wheelchair to umpire an AFL match for the Geelong Football League in 2007 and how he travelled the Death Road in Bolivia using his racing wheelchair in 2014. His coaching and mentoring stint. Richard’s goals and dreams for people with disabilities. The workshop he runs for the NDIA. His goals for himself. Richard’s words of wisdom for listeners. Links Richard Colman Website Richard Colman Facebook Richard Colman Twitter Richard Colman YouTube Richard Colman Instagram

Episode 42 - Richard Colman

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