The Rest Day with Jack Haig takes cycling fans inside the pro peloton. Want to know what riders actually talk about? This is your podcast.
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The Rest Day with Jack Haig is back with its first episode of 2025, featuring a chat with Pavel Sivakov of UAE Team Emirates. Jack and Pavel tackle a wide range of topic, from riding with Tadej Pogačar to fighting for a GC top 10 in the Vuelta a España, from the dynamics of national teams vs. trade teams to salary caps.
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Offseason talk with Harry Sweeny
With the offseason in full swing, Harry Sweeny returns to the Rest Day. Harry and Jack discuss the end of the racing season, last-minute scheduling changes, Harry's first year with EF (and getting his first chance to target GC in Luxembourg), taking some time to recover, and more ...
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Alex Dowsett: Life After Pro Cycling
In this episode of The Rest Day, Jack sits down with Alex Dowsett to discuss his 12 years as a professional cyclist, how the sport has evolved and what life is like after retirement. Dowsett, a time trial specialist, offers unique insights into the demands of the sport, the impact of technology and aerodynamics, and the mental challenges faced by athletes. He also shares his experiences of fatherhood while competing, and the adjustments he made to his training and lifestyle after retiring.
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Chatting YouTube, sponsorship, and more with Harry Sweeny
Jack Haig catches up with Australian up-and-comer Harry Sweeny, and the two discuss the Vuelta, EF Education-EasyPost, YouTube, the cycling sponsorship model, and more ...
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One week left at the Vuelta
Jack Haig checks in from the second rest day at the Vuelta a España after another challenging week of racing. The peloton has left the heat behind but the gradients aren't letting up as the season's final Grand Tour rolls towards its conclusion.
The Rest Day with Jack Haig takes cycling fans inside the pro peloton. Want to know what riders actually talk about? This is your podcast.
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