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“I Started listening to Damien Ruse way back, 6-7 years ago. I'm an old recovering workaholic who rediscovered the bike. This is my seventh season riding and I've never been stronger at 65y/o. I am a cardiologists which naturally l nds itself to the physiology of endurance training....”Read full review »
njl1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/24/22
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“These short episodes are packed with information and very good.”
Cowens49 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/20
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“Awesome to see the gatekeeper of cycling information and raw data is back at work .”
Rick2916 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/06/20
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“Quick, to the point, without the fluff. Lots of good info.”
nplusone via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/18
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“One of the best resources for training I've come across and great interviews as well! Thanks Damien”
Matt Stace via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/05/18
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“What an impressive high quality production. Thanks so much for your time and effort. I am a training nerd and I think this podcast is heaven sent”
Dan the door man via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/17
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“Damian covers lots of topics- helping cyclists trying to improve their riding and racing. It’s amazing where he comes up with such a variety of things to cover.
His interviews with other experts are very well done as well
His show has improved over time- he used to do silly “rate me 5 stars and...”Read full review »
Joekool27 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/27/17
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“This podcast is amazing and has something for every level of cyclist. Damian delivers the podcast in a professional, easy to listen to, high energy, no BS style that I really appreciate. He is highly technical and thorough in his examination of the topics and gear. I’ve been serious cyclist since...”Read full review »
Bombvt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/17
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“Really informative, makes for an enjoyable listen. Sorting out my training program for this winter and have learnt a lot from these podcasts! Keep up the good work!”
andync30 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/25/17
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“Entertaining podcast with a solid evidence based approach to training. Even if you are never going to be a racer, this is a great resource for improving your knowledge in cycling fitness.”
ethel1968 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/21/17
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“I'm so glad I found the podcast! After 5 years of being lazy and not getting on my bike I decided to get back on and start training to do some races. This has been been my favorite resource for the motivation I need to keep going and to get fit and stay healthy. I have found so much of the...”Read full review »
savethetrackbike via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/17
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“Damian has a likable personality and presents very scientific and high grade information in easily to digest formats. He speaks to the analyst with scientific papers, and discusses the conclusions in a way that anyone can understand. His tips and opinions are an excellent source of "pro...”Read full review »
TroyTri1001 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/16
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“Great to see the best cycling podcaster around is "back in the saddle!" This time answering peoples cycling questions in an informative, entertaining and motivating mannar - as always! Awesome, crisp content, go Damian! :-D”
Halvard Vestby via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
09/28/16
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“Just started listening to the semi pro cycling pod cast and find it so informative. Damian's knowledge is unbelievable and the interviews he conducts are first class. This pod cast has it all!
Thanks Damian!”
Waller1971 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/27/16
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“Finally after a long hiatus, the best cycling podcast is back. If you ever had any questions, thoughts or anything cycling related you will find the answer here. Glad to see you return.”
Hectorello via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/16
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“My favorite source of cycling training information, podcast or otherwise.”
A Rainbow Pug via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/12/15
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“Great show, inspirational and with episodes that you can listen to anywhere. No marathons, but short focused to its subject, love it!”
Don Pedro 77 via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
09/16/15
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“I normally don't listen to podcasts, but two weeks ago I figured I would give a cycling podcast or two a try. Of course, once I found Semi-Pro Cycling, there was no looking into another podcast. The content in this podcast is well researched, well put-together, and spans every facet of the...”Read full review »
Agaidis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/15
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“Good stuff. Really enjoy the show.”
Medogsude71 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/15
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“Thanks for such an awesome podcast. It is the best cycling podcast for riders and coaches ...period. I like your meticulous and thorough approach to relevant topics for cyclists wanting the most out of their cycling. As a coach, I find your reviews of topics useful and well structured. Thanks again.”
Fitlab via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
07/23/15
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“Excellent information and presentation. I wonder why there hasn't been new episodes lately though?”
TMAB2003 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/25/15
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“I listened to another podcast that I was into last year today and thought, what was I thinking? Damian your show is upbeat ,straight to the point. Also puts the science out there in a way that is easy to digest, informative and keeps me coming back for more. Thanks again for helping to make...”Read full review »
Gizmo x via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/15
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“I am a cat 5 racer in the US. I love learning more about everything related to racing. This podcast provides practical information to apply at a high level, but it is information I can use at my level to see big improvements. I've learned about everything from climbing techniques to energy...”Read full review »
biolarunner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/08/15
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“Great podcast. Tons of information and tips. The host is funny and does a good job of editing his podcast. I have downloaded every episode and listed to almost all of them. A real jewel of a podcast here.”
Sean18263 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/15
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“This podcast is awesome, thank you for putting it up! This provides some awesome insights, information, tips, tricks and motivation to me. I am actively sharing this and I enjoy every episode.
Cheers”
Kiwiezy1 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
04/21/15
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“I stumbled across this podcast and I was very surprised just how good it is. It provides practical advice for the passionate racers amongst us who race for the love of cycling. Wonderful job, please keep going. I would happily pay for this.”
Groover08 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/15
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“I’ve listened to every episode. It’s the best cycling podcast in the realm of coaching there is. Period. This guy finds and defines the sports research that actually matters. Thanks Damian, from one semi-pro to another.”
Opus Uno via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/15
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“Admittadly, I have been listening faithfully to this podcast for a long time now but finally it gets the review that it deserves: 5 stars.
There are explainations and cycling tips in here that Damian makes so simple. One would have to read and re-read cycling books and blogs for hours to find...”Read full review »
Histerika via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/15
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“Great podcast. The information is presented well and each week there is something new. The only thing that could make it better would be to make it longer.”
guyfox via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/15
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“Damian does a really great job at delivering insightful detailed information for a broad number of topics in cycling. His approach is consistent, comprehensive and not full of fluff. He gets right to the meat of a particular topic and answers a number of questions that many listeners might be...”Read full review »
Seavemeyer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/15
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“Best cycling podcast I've come accross and I have been searching! Getting more and more into riding and racing in the last 12 months and have now listened to every episode and they have helped me out so much. In a sport where saving grams from the weight of your bike can run into hundreds it's...”Read full review »
The Venge! via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
02/26/15
“I am a track cyclist from Ireland and I love this podcast. I discovered Damien about 6 months ago and since have listened to every single episode in one long cycling-trivia fueled binge - the only downside is now that I have run out of back-episodes i have to wait a whole week between fixes. Its...”Read full review »
Suzie via ·
02/24/15
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“You'd think that the extraordinary detail this show delves into would make the show itself dry and the advice hard to use, but every show has a nugget of wisdom and it never fails to make me think. I've come back to cycling after a 15 year hiatus, so I have a lot of catching up to do... And this...”Read full review »
mblackwell8 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/18/15
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“I came back into road racing recently after a 12 year break. I have felt like I have stepped into another world of power meters and new training methods. Damian's podcast has really helped me to develop a new knowledge base, making my return to racing a positive and successful one. Great podcast;...”Read full review »
Arthurdog via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/14/15
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“This is the best performance cycling podcast available! Damian delivers a fast-paced podcast with detailed, relevant and easy to absorb information for both the simi-pro and dedicated cyclist looking to increase their level of cycling performance. I’ve been listening to the podcast for over a...”Read full review »
Race Litespeed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/15
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“I'm really pleased to find this podcast as I'm tired of the same old fluff in cycling mags ("three quad-busting workouts!"). However this podcast is simply drowning in ambiguous and insider training jargon that makes it nearly impossible for new listeners to understand. As a scientist, I cringe...”Read full review »
Ffggfyirdyhfddukhfdtyvcdwrui via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/30/15
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“I'm a very keen amateur cyclist in the UK that is now in my 2nd season of crit & road racing, although I've been doing sportives for several years. I've been using a reputable local coach for a number of years too, and the information in the podcast has re-enforced what I've been doing. I...”Read full review »
Bristol_Cyclist via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/27/15
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“I got onto Damien's podcast on the recommendation of a track coach and have enjoyed the topics presented. There is always a good mix of discussion and an examination of what the results of various studies may mean to one's training.
The recent podcast about investigating literature reviews and...”Read full review »
halien via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/24/15
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“Whammy! Love the Semipro podcast!
Damian has taught me tons of tricks to train smarter and get faster.
I love the way he breaks down info while keeping the
entertainment factor high. Keep it up!”
SunBear via ·
01/23/15
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“This is a great podcast for serious amateur cycling! There’s sold advice that will help you fine-tune your training. Damien is easy to listen to and breaks down concepts to an understandable level.
I can’t recommend this podcast enough.”
Carlos Lorca from Texas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/23/14
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“A must-subscribe podcast for any cyclist who pins a number on, or who just wants to learn more about what it takes to compete. Great work Damien.”
GPLama via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/21/14
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“Love this pod cast, did my first 100 mile ride listening to Damians show, so informative, easy to listen to and it comes out every week at the same time. Wether your a Pro or a hack like me there is something for everyones level.”
Robinator1969 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/19/14
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“If you are serious about cycling, once you get past gear infatuation, you have to think about serious, structured training.
Damien does a great job exploring topics around coaching and training approaches, performance evaluation and learning from seasoned pros. He does touch on gear, but...”Read full review »
bitpuddle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/14
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“Damian, your podcasts are outstanding, and not just for Cycling. I just listened to Teamwork Wins Races. This message wasn't just for cycling. It's for business in general and life. Thank you for another worthwhile podcast. My time on the trainer went by quickly and I grew mentally...”Read full review »
Craiger77 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/14
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“A truly helpful podcast with loads of great information and inspirations. Damian explains scientific studies in a easy to understand way so that a semi pro cyclist really can get helpful advice!”
Staffan_e via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
11/03/14
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“Damien "got something to say man", and he really does. He is the Dr Karl for cycling -- what Dr Karl is for science and medicine on podcasts. Damien is highly intelligent, smart, funny and energetic and does a lot of research (i.e. quotes Oliver Sacks, peer reviewed journals, military and...”Read full review »
SeppiH via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/14
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“Super podcast! Entertaining, informative, and motivating.
I'm a cat 1 in the United States with a few amateur state championships in both the time trial and road race disciplines. Damien keeps it real for all of us regardless of experience level. Keep it up "D", you're hilarious...”Read full review »
Dobbs_Family via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/14
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“Really informative and interesting discussions. So much so i’ve downloaded about 8 since last night.”
Randallfeb via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
10/14/14
“I’m a licensed cycling coach and a certified personal trainer who has been riding for 26 years and has written about cycling, training and human performance as part of my career as a journalist for 15 years. Hands down, Damian Ruse’s Semi-Pro Cycling is the premier podcast on cycling training and...”Read full review »
Andrew Vontz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/14
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