The Rest Day with Jack Haig

Nov 01 2024 17 ep. 34 mins 42
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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. Escape Collective is entirely member-funded. If you like this podcast please consider supporting us by becoming a member: https://escapecollective.com/member/

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Offseason talk with Harry Sweeny

Nov 01 2024 41 mins  
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 ...

Alex Dowsett: Life After Pro Cycling

Oct 13 2024 65 mins  
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 experi

Chatting YouTube, sponsorship, and more with Harry Sweeny

Sep 20 2024 53 mins  
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 ...

One week left at the Vuelta

Sep 04 2024 39 mins  
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.

Vuelta insights after a big transfer

Aug 27 2024 51 mins  
Jack Haig checks in from the first rest day of the Vuelta a España, discussing the racing, the heat, a big transfer, and more.

Preparing for a Grand Tour with Torstein Træen

Aug 23 2024 43 mins  
Jack Haig is joined by teammate Torstein Træen, and they discuss Torstein's busy build-up to the Vuelta a España and plenty more.

A Tour debrief and listener questions

Aug 09 2024 30 mins  
In the latest episode of the podcast, Jack Haig offers some final thoughts on the 2024 Tour de France and then tackles some listener questions.

Keeping tired bodies going at Tour de France

Jul 16 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, Jack catches up with his massage therapist for a look at one of the unseen sides of racing and working at the Tour de France.

A Rest Day on the rest day with Wout Poels

Jul 10 2024 24 mins  
The Tour de France peloton made it to the first rest day and Jack caught up with roommate Wout Poels to discuss the week that's come and gone.

Getting ready for the Tour de France

Jun 17 2024 24 mins  
Welcome back to The Rest Day with Jack Haig. This is another solo episode, a life update and discussion of Tour recon, as Jack prepares to take on the 2024 Tour de France.