Zone2Speak Podcast

Joël Kyaviro is an elite cyclist from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where he continues to train and compete despite living in a region affected by war. But his story goes far beyond racing.Through Tumaini Academy, Joël is using cycling and education to give young people hope, opportunity and an alternative to being drawn into armed rebel groups. His mission is to show that a bicycle can be much more than a means of getting from A to B — it can be a lifeline.In this conversation, we talk about racing against the odds, the challenges facing African cyclists, and how sport can create opportunities where they are needed most.Because sometimes cycling isn't just about changing lives. It's about saving them.---Follow Joel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joel_kyaviro/Tumaini Academy: https://www.instagram.com/tumainicyclingacademy/Donate: https://givebutter.com/tumaini-academy🎁 Support Zone2Speak:☀️ Pelotan – 20% off the ultimate sunscreen for athletes. Get yours using code ZONE2SPEAK: Pelotan🚴‍♂️ Cycplus Smart Pump – 10% off (plus 5% off everything else) - Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Cycplus🛞 ICAN Carbon Wheels – 20% off High-performance carbon wheels! Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 20% off: ICAN Carbon Wheels🕶️ Siroko – 10% off performance apparel. Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 10% off: Siroko☕ Clearly Not Coffee – 10% off A functional blend of mushrooms, maca, cacao and adaptogens. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Clearly Not Coffee🎧 Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones – £10 off. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Shokz🔇 Loop Earplugs – 10% off Earplugs. Use code AFF_ZONE2SPEAK10: Loop Earplugs🌍 Down the Road – 15% off High-performance cycling apparel built for comfort and style. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Down the Road🧬 OLEUS – 20% off Science-backed supplements focused on performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Use code ZONE_0EYXDGB8CJSS: OLEUS💪 Save on top products to elevate your health, performance, and recovery!To all of my listeners, thank you for your continued support! Every time you use one of these links or codes, you’re helping support Zone2Speak and keep the podcast going. ❤️Follow Zone2SpeakInstagram: @‌zone2speakYouTube: Zone2Speak Podcast

FREE AUDIOBOOK FOR THE FIRST 100 LISTENERS!Grab yours: https://healthyhedonism.zoundy.com/WsnfQtv9V1CMu6ywFVoj9CVu5Are you actually healthy, or are you just really good at being fit?In this episode of Zone2Speak, I'm joined by Dr. Erica Oberg, physician, researcher and founder of Concierge Natural Medicine, to talk about longevity, healthy aging, women's health and her refreshing philosophy of Healthy Hedonism.We dive into the topics every female cyclist should understand: perimenopause, hormones, HRT, nutrition and how women's bodies change as they get older.About Dr. Erica Oberg: Dr. Erica Oberg is a physician and researcher focused on longevity, prevention and healthy aging. She is the founder of Concierge Natural Medicine and the philosophy of Healthy Hedonism, bringing together evidence-based medicine and the idea that health should also be enjoyable.Follow Dr. Erica → Instagram | Facebook | Website: https://www.drericaoberg.com | YoutubeSupport Zone2Speak by shopping with these Discount Codes:☀️ Pelotan – 20% off the ultimate sunscreen for athletes. Get yours using code ZONE2SPEAK: Pelotan🚴‍♂️ Cycplus Smart Pump – 10% off (plus 5% off everything else). Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Cycplus🛞 ICAN Carbon Wheels – 20% off High-performance carbon wheels. Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 20% off: ICAN Carbon Wheels🕶️ Siroko – 10% off performance apparel. Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 10% off: Siroko☕ Clearly Not Coffee – 10% off A functional blend of cacao, mushrooms, maca, and adaptogens for calm energy and focus. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Clearly Not Coffee🌍 Down the Road – 15% off High-performance cycling apparel. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Down the Road🧬 OLEUS – 20% off Science-backed supplements. Use code ZONE_0EYXDGB8CJSS: OLEUS🥣 Huel – Nutritionally complete meals. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: HuelTo all of my listeners, thank you for your continued support! Every time you use one of these links or codes, you’re helping support Zone2Speak and keep the podcast going. ❤️Follow Zone2SpeakInstagram: @‌zone2speakYouTube: Zone2Speak Podcast

FTP. HRV. TSS. Power. Heart rate. Training load. The list goes on. Sometimes it feels like we need a PhD just to go for a bike ride. This episode is all about the analog cyclist: riding more, tracking less, and remembering that cycling can be about something other than numbers. We talk about data, gadgets, performance, riding by feel, and why sometimes the best ride is the one where you have absolutely no idea what your average speed was. Because not every ride needs to be productive.  Not every ride needs to make you fitter. But they all can. Data is important. But you can analyze all (or nothing) later.  Maybe sometimes you just need a bike, a good road, and nowhere you particularly need to be. -- Follow Josh and Get the Book  Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/the.analog.cyclist/  Book → https://books2read.com/u/4E5RMo  --  🎁 Support Zone2Speak by shopping with these Discount Codes for Zone2Speak Listeners! Use code ZONE2SPEAK to save on top-tier performance and wellness products: ☀️ Pelotan – 20% off the ultimate sunscreen for athletes. Lightweight, breathable, and designed for endurance sports, it’s perfect for long days in the saddle. Get yours using code ZONE2SPEAK: Pelotan 🚴‍♂️ Cycplus Smart Pump – 10% off (plus 5% off everything else) A compact, powerful pump ideal for cyclists and endurance athletes. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Cycplus 🛞 ICAN Carbon Wheels – 20% off High-performance carbon wheels for road, gravel, and adventure riding. I’ve just put the G30 700 wheels on my ENVE MOG and I’m absolutely in love with them! Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 20% off: ICAN Carbon Wheels 🕶️ Siroko – 10% off performance apparel designed for long rides, big adventures, and everything in between. From gravel to endurance racing, Siroko combines comfort, style, and technical performance for life on the bike. Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 10% off: Siroko ☕ Clearly Not Coffee – 10% off A functional blend of cacao, mushrooms, maca, and adaptogens for calm energy and focus. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Clearly Not Coffee 🦸🏻‍♀️ Ultrahuman: Track sleep, fitness, cycles and blood markers to enhance healthspan and longevity: Ultrahuman | CODE: ZONE2SPEAK 🎧 Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones – £10 off Designed for situational awareness while training outdoors. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Shokz 🔇 Loop Earplugs – 10% off Earplugs to reduce noise and control sensory overload to help you focus. Use code AFF_ZONE2SPEAK10: Loop Earplugs 🌍 Down the Road – 15% off High-performance cycling apparel built for comfort and style. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Down the Road 🧬 OLEUS – 20% off Science-backed supplements focused on performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Thoughtfully formulated to support active lifestyles. Use code ZONE_0EYXDGB8CJSS: OLEUS 🥤 Nuzest – 15% off Clean, plant-based protein designed to support recovery and performance without artificial additives. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Nuzest 🍃 Codeage – 10% off A leading supplement brand offering collagen, vitamins, liposomal blends, probiotics, and more. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Codeage 🥣 Huel – Nutritionally complete meals. High-protein, plant-based meals packed with essential nutrients—perfect for busy athletes. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Huel 💪 Save on top products to elevate your health, performance, and recovery! To all of my listeners, thank you for your continued support! Every time you use one of these links or codes, you’re helping support Zone2Speak and keep the podcast going ❤️ --- Follow Zone2Speak Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/zone2speak/ YouTube → https://youtube.com/@zone2speakpodcast 

In this episode of Zone2Speak, I’m joined by Jannik Christ, who just won the SGRAIL100 this past weekend, to talk about his journey in endurance sport, how he trains, and how he manages to stay ambitious without getting sucked into the performance black hole. Jannik has a really refreshing approach to sport. He clearly wants to perform and improve, but at the same time, he puts a lot of value on having fun and enjoying the process. We talk about: Jannik’s journey into cycling and endurance sport Winning the SGRAIL100 How he approaches training and performance What keeps him motivated and enjoying the sport I really enjoyed this conversation because it goes beyond training plans and race results. If you’re into endurance sport, training and the psychology behind performance, I think you’ll enjoy this one. -- Follow Jannik Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/jannik.christ/ Strava → https://www.strava.com/athletes/17427209  --  🎁 Support Zone2Speak by shopping with these Discount Codes for Zone2Speak Listeners! Use code ZONE2SPEAK to save on top-tier performance and wellness products: ☀️ Pelotan – 20% off the ultimate sunscreen for athletes. Lightweight, breathable, and designed for endurance sports, it’s perfect for long days in the saddle. Get yours using code ZONE2SPEAK: Pelotan 🚴‍♂️ Cycplus Smart Pump – 10% off (plus 5% off everything else) A compact, powerful pump ideal for cyclists and endurance athletes. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Cycplus 🛞 ICAN Carbon Wheels – 20% off High-performance carbon wheels for road, gravel, and adventure riding. I’ve just put the G30 700 wheels on my ENVE MOG and I’m absolutely in love with them! Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 20% off: ICAN Carbon Wheels 🕶️ Siroko – 10% off performance apparel designed for long rides, big adventures, and everything in between. From gravel to endurance racing, Siroko combines comfort, style, and technical performance for life on the bike. Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 10% off: Siroko ☕ Clearly Not Coffee – 10% off A functional blend of cacao, mushrooms, maca, and adaptogens for calm energy and focus. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Clearly Not Coffee 🦸🏻‍♀️ Ultrahuman: Track sleep, fitness, cycles and blood markers to enhance healthspan and longevity: Ultrahuman | CODE: ZONE2SPEAK 🎧 Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones – £10 off Designed for situational awareness while training outdoors. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Shokz 🔇 Loop Earplugs – 10% off Earplugs to reduce noise and control sensory overload to help you focus. Use code AFF_ZONE2SPEAK10: Loop Earplugs 🌍 Down the Road – 15% off High-performance cycling apparel built for comfort and style. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Down the Road 🧬 OLEUS – 20% off Science-backed supplements focused on performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Thoughtfully formulated to support active lifestyles. Use code ZONE_0EYXDGB8CJSS: OLEUS 🥤 Nuzest – 15% off Clean, plant-based protein designed to support recovery and performance without artificial additives. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Nuzest 🍃 Codeage – 10% off A leading supplement brand offering collagen, vitamins, liposomal blends, probiotics, and more. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Codeage 🥣 Huel – Nutritionally complete meals. High-protein, plant-based meals packed with essential nutrients—perfect for busy athletes. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Huel 💪 Save on top products to elevate your health, performance, and recovery! To all of my listeners, thank you for your continued support! Every time you use one of these links or codes, you’re helping support Zone2Speak and keep the podcast going ❤️ --- Follow Zone2Speak Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/zone2speak/ YouTube → https://youtube.com/@zone2speakpodcast 

Colombia is becoming an exciting destination for gravel cycling and ultra-endurance adventures. But what is it really like to ride, race and build a cycling community there? In this episode of Zone2Speak, I sit down with Rafael Ospino, Colombian gravel cyclist, co-founder of 3 Puertos Gravel Bici, and winner of the 2025 Trancordilleras Nonstop. We talk about: 🚴‍♂️ Ultra-distance racing and the mental game of keeping going 🇨🇴 Gravel cycling, adventure and the cycling culture in Colombia ⛰️ Racing Trancordilleras Nonstop ☕ Building 3 Puertos Gravel Bici into a cycling community hub 🍦 Nutrition, recovery and why ice cream deserves a conversation If you love gravel bikes, bikepacking, ultra cycling, endurance racing or discovering new places by bicycle, you'll enjoy this conversation. -- Follow Rafa: https://www.instagram.com/rafospino/ 3 Puertas Cafe: https://www.instagram.com/3puertosgravel/ --  🎁 Support Zone2Speak by shopping with these Discount Codes for Zone2Speak Listeners! Use code ZONE2SPEAK to save on top-tier performance and wellness products: ☀️ Pelotan – 20% off the ultimate sunscreen for athletes. Lightweight, breathable, and designed for endurance sports, it’s perfect for long days in the saddle. Get yours using code ZONE2SPEAK: Pelotan 🚴‍♂️ Cycplus Smart Pump – 10% off (plus 5% off everything else) A compact, powerful pump ideal for cyclists and endurance athletes. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Cycplus 🛞 ICAN Carbon Wheels – 20% off High-performance carbon wheels for road, gravel, and adventure riding. I’ve just put the G30 700 wheels on my ENVE MOG and I’m absolutely in love with them! Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 20% off: ICAN Carbon Wheels 🕶️ Siroko – 10% off performance apparel designed for long rides, big adventures, and everything in between. From gravel to endurance racing, Siroko combines comfort, style, and technical performance for life on the bike. Use code ZONE2SPEAK for 10% off: Siroko ☕ Clearly Not Coffee – 10% off A functional blend of cacao, mushrooms, maca, and adaptogens for calm energy and focus. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Clearly Not Coffee 🦸🏻‍♀️ Ultrahuman: Track sleep, fitness, cycles and blood markers to enhance healthspan and longevity: Ultrahuman | CODE: ZONE2SPEAK 🎧 Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones – £10 off Designed for situational awareness while training outdoors. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Shokz 🔇 Loop Earplugs – 10% off Earplugs to reduce noise and control sensory overload to help you focus. Use code AFF_ZONE2SPEAK10: Loop Earplugs 🌍 Down the Road – 15% off High-performance cycling apparel built for comfort and style. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Down the Road 🧬 OLEUS – 20% off Science-backed supplements focused on performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Thoughtfully formulated to support active lifestyles. Use code ZONE_0EYXDGB8CJSS: OLEUS 🥤 Nuzest – 15% off Clean, plant-based protein designed to support recovery and performance without artificial additives. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Nuzest 🍃 Codeage – 10% off A leading supplement brand offering collagen, vitamins, liposomal blends, probiotics, and more. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Codeage 🥣 Huel – Nutritionally complete meals. High-protein, plant-based meals packed with essential nutrients—perfect for busy athletes. Use code ZONE2SPEAK: Huel 💪 Save on top products to elevate your health, performance, and recovery! To all of my listeners, thank you for your continued support! Every time you use one of these links or codes, you’re helping support Zone2Speak and keep the podcast going ❤️ --- Follow Zone2Speak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zone2speak/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@zone2speakpodcast